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Saints sign former Browns starting corner Martin Emerson after visit
TL;DR
The New Orleans Saints have signed former Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson after his visit. Emerson, a promising young player, aims to rebound after a challenging couple of seasons.
Key points
- Saints sign former Browns cornerback Martin Emerson
- Emerson was a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft
- He recorded 15 pass breakups in his first season
- Emerson aims to rebound after a down year and injury
- He brings ideal size and physicality to the position
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The New Orleans Saints are looking to add some help in the defensive back field, as they're signing former Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson after a visit on Tuesday, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Emerson, a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, made an immediate impact early in his career while lining up opposite Pro Bowler Denzel Ward. In his first season as a starter, Emerson excelled on the outside, recording 15 pass breakups -- tied for fifth-most in the league, while ranking sixth in forced incompletions and allowing just a 53.9% completion rate on targets his way. He followed that up with another strong campaign in 2023, totaling 14 pass breakups and four interceptions, continuing to establish himself as a reliable presence on the boundary. Emerson lined up outside on 2,238 of his career 2,507 snaps in Cleveland, moving into the slot just 55 times.
After a down year in 2024 and a lost 2025 season due to a torn Achilles, Emerson is now hoping to rebound and regain the form that made him one of the league’s more promising young corners. At 6-foot-2 and 201 pounds, Emerson brings ideal size and physicality to the position, along with intriguing upside. Still just 25 years old, if healthy, he represents a low-risk, high-reward option for New Orleans and someone who could compete for a significant role in the Saints’ secondary.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints sign former Browns corner Martin Emerson after free agent visit
Q&A
What are Martin Emerson's career stats with the Browns?
During his time with the Browns, Martin Emerson recorded 15 pass breakups in his first season and 14 pass breakups along with four interceptions in 2023.
Why did the Saints sign Martin Emerson?
The Saints signed Martin Emerson to strengthen their defensive backfield, hoping he can regain his previous form after a down year and an injury.
What impact did Martin Emerson have in his early NFL career?
In his early career, Martin Emerson made a significant impact by ranking among the top players in pass breakups and forced incompletions during his first two seasons.