Browns CB Martin Emerson Jr. Suffers Achilles Tendon Damage In Observe

Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. sustained an Achilles tendon damage in observe Tuesday and will miss the upcoming season.

Emerson bought damage whereas protecting a large receiver throughout a 7-on-7 drill. He dropped to the bottom in ache and screamed earlier than being carted off the sector with a towel protecting his head.

A group spokesman mentioned Emerson, a third-round decide in 2022, will bear an MRI to verify the severity of the damage. The group fears he has a rupture, which might finish Emerson’s season simply because it was beginning.

Earlier than observe, Emerson spoke with reporters and mentioned he was wanting ahead to bouncing again from a subpar season in 2024. The 24-year-old has 202 tackles, 4 interceptions, a fumble restoration and sack in three seasons.

Emerson did not have an interception final season and mentioned he battled some unspecified accidents.

“Because the yr went alongside, my physique was simply sort of on a downward spiral,” he mentioned. “Simply needed to do some soul looking, man. Pray, keep near God and simply work my tail off. Actually, that’s the one factor that would sort of get me out of that stoop, was the work. Put within the work and simply come again and be prepared.”

Emerson mentioned he added 6 kilos of muscle to be higher ready to deal with the pains of a 17-game schedule.

His probably loss is one other blow to a Cleveland protection seeking to rebound from a poor season and already short-handed with linebackers Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck damage) and Jordan Hicks (retired) dominated out.

With Emerson out, Greg Newsome will probably transfer into the No. 2 nook spot reverse Professional Bowler Denzel Ward. Each Emerson and Newsome additionally performed some nickel again, protecting slot receivers. Cameron Mitchell could be the highest candidate for full-time nickel duties.

Reporting by The Related Press.