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Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / September 7

Hanford Dixon Calls Out Browns Defender To Step Up

The Cleveland Browns face significant questions in their defensive secondary as they prepare for the 2025 season. Martin Emerson Jr.’s season-ending Achilles injury has created a void that forces Greg Newsome II into a full-time starting role at outside cornerback.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 19

Browns Defender Predicted To Make First Pro Bowl

The Cleveland Browns have a big chip on their shoulders right now. They’re coming off a three-win season, and not many analysts or fans believe they will be much better this year.

Cleveland Browns News / Gridiron Heroics / August 14

Cleveand Browns Urged to Sign Former Second-Round Pick Cornerback: Here’s Why

The Cleveland Browns find themselves in a difficult situation following the season-ending Achilles injury to cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. With a glaring hole in their secondary, the team has been urged to consider signing former second-round pick Asante Samuel Jr., a promising cornerback still available on the free-agent market.

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Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / August 4

How the Browns Can Fill the Void After Martin Emerson Jr.’s Achilles Injury

The Cleveland Browns received brutal news at training camp with starting cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. lost for the 2025 season due to a torn Achilles.

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Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 4

Young Browns CB Will Face Major Test This Season

The Cleveland Browns’ defense was supposed to be the backbone of the team in 2024, but they regressed considerably from what was arguably the league’s best defense in 2023 due to a number of injuries on that side of the ball, as well as some ghastly performances by the offense that consistently put them in bad situations.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 4

2 Browns Defenders Making A Case For Bigger Roles

When it rains, it pours for the Cleveland Browns. First, they lost CB Martin Emerson Jr. for the season with an Achilles injury. Now, Greg Newsome II is also out with a shoulder ailment.

Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / August 1

Greg Newsome makes his long-term desires clear ahead of make-or-break season

With Martin Emerson Jr. suffering a torn Achilles, which will keep him out the entire 2025 season, Greg Newsome II is set to step back into a full-time starting role as an outside corner.

Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / August 1

CB Greg Newsome hopes to finish career with Browns

Greg Newsome has frequently been mentioned in trade talks, but he is set to remain with the Browns for 2025. As he enters what could be a make-or-break Cleveland season, the former first-round corner aims to land a new commitment from the team.

Cleveland Browns News / Dawgs By Nature / July 31

Browns reportedly work out 4 receivers, signing 1, and a cornerback

Chase Cota joins a depleted group at receiver Early in training camp, the Cleveland Browns are already busy making moves out of necessity. With CB Martin Emerson Jr.

Cleveland Browns News / Dawgs By Nature / July 31

Live in Berea: Browns training camp takeaways from Day 7

Martin Emerson’s injury, QB competition and more Day 7 of the Cleveland Browns Training Camp wrapped up. It was a productive day, as the team was back in pads Wednesday morning after being in shells yesterday.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / July 30

Browns' Greg Newsome Takes Strong Stance Entering Contract Year

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Cleveland Browns News / Field Level Media / July 30

Browns CB Martin Emerson Jr. tears Achilles, out for season

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.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 30

Browns Waive/Injured WR Michael Woods, Place CB Martin Emerson On IR

The Cleveland Browns announced they have officially placed CB Martin Emerson on injured reserve with his torn Achilles. The team freed up another roster spot by waiving WR Michael Woods II with an injury designation.

NFL News / Ebony Bird / July 30

Ravens rival already staring a training camp nightmare in the face

Training camp injuries are some of the worst moments in football. You hate to see a player's season end before it ever begins. The Baltimore Ravens have avoided major camp injuries so far, but the Cleveland Browns have not been so lucky.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / July 30

Cleveland Browns starter may now have the chance to cash in bigger than expected next offseason due to an opportunity he didn’t ask for

The Cleveland Browns were hit hard by the injury bug during their sixth practice of training camp. Fourth-year cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. went down with a non-contact leg injury and was carted off the field.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 30

Browns Confirm Torn Achilles For CB Martin Emerson

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski confirmed on Wednesday morning that CB Martin Emerson tore his Achilles in practice yesterday, per Zac Jackson. Emerson will have surgery and go on injured reserve.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / July 30

Browns Should Immediately Sign This Martin Emerson Jr. Replacement

Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. suffered an Achilles injury in practice on Tuesday, and chances are, he will be sidelined for the season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 29

Bengals' season-opener opponent may have just suffered a major loss during latest training camp practice

The Cincinnati Bengals are just under six weeks away from taking I-71 north to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 1 of the 2025 regular season, and Cleveland may be looking a bit differently on defense that week and for the rest of the year.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / July 29

Browns are now on the edge of bracing for major impact due to an unfortunate injury during training camp

Day 6 of Cleveland Browns training camp is one the franchise likely wishes they could rewind and do over. The injury bug hit on Tuesday — and it may have struck in a major way.

Cleveland Browns News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Browns lose starting CB to serious Achilles injury

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Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / July 29

Browns star suffers 'significant' injury at the worst time

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Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / May 23, 2023

PFF names Browns CB 'most underrated player' and 'breakout candidate'

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