Field Level Media
31 Jul 2025, 00:11 GMT+10
(Photo credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. will undergo surgery to repair a torn left Achilles and miss the 2025 season.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed the news Wednesday. Emerson suffered the non-contact injury in practice during a 7-on-7 drill on Tuesday and was carted off the field.
'Disappointed, obviously, injuries are the worst part about our game. But he will bounce back. I know what he is made of, and he's got our support and his teammate's support,' Stefanski said, according to the team's website. 'MJ is a big part of this football team, whether he is out on the field or not, he is a big part of this football team.'
Emerson, 24, recorded 80 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 17 games (15 starts) last season.
He has totaled 202 tackles and four interceptions in 50 career games (33 starts) since being selected by Cleveland in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He is entering the final season of his four-year rookie deal.
Stefanski said he has spoken with Emerson.
'He's hurting,' Stefanski said. 'These guys put so much into this game -- physically, mentally, emotionally -- and I don't want to see any of our players ever in that position. It's tough to see. Having said that, I know what this kid is made of. Yesterday was a lot, and he's sore today and it's going to be tough.'
--Field Level Media
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