Martin Emerson
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- The #NFL has fined #Steelers WR Brandon Smith $4,916 for unnecessary roughness - use of the helmet. Smith also earned a personal foul penalty for the play, when he got in the face of #Saints CB Martin Emerson after a first-quarter run play.
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Justin Reid ruled out with a concussion. Martin Emerson Jr was evaluated and cleared to return.
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- Oct 25 Jeff Nowak (X) It was a frustrating day for the Saints, a lot to figure out. I thought the usage of Barion Brown on offense and the outside corner play on defense were two of the bright spots. Brown's role should only continue to grow and I'd wager Martin Emerson Jr. sticks as the CB2 starter.
- Oct 25 Jeff Nowak (X) Justin Reid ruled out with a concussion. Martin Emerson Jr was evaluated and cleared to return.
- Oct 25 Jeff Nowak (X) Martin Emerson Jr. jogged into the locker room shortly after the first half ended. He wasn’t carrying his helmet. Justin Reid finished the first half in the locker room with Jordan Howden taking over.
- Oct 25 Jeff Nowak (X) Martin Emerson Jr. introduced as a starter
- Oct 25 Jeff Nowak (X) Getting ready for Saints-Steelers ... one thing I expect: more Martin Emerson Jr. He's the Saints most physical corner and that's important against DK Metcalf. Wouldn't be surprised if the split with Quincy Riley is in reverse today. Pregame thoughts
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Morning Break: Saints begin practice in France, Martin Emerson Jr. earns NFC honors
A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Thursday, October 22
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Saints cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. named NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Emerson recorded two of the Saints four takeaways in their 34-27 victory over the New York Giants in Week 6
5 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 21 Canal Street Chronicles (NO) Saints CB Emerson Jr. named NFC Defensive Player of the Week+2
- Oct 21 John Sigler (Bluesky) New Orleans Saints CB Martin Emerson Jr.’s two-interception game put him on the map. He’s been recognized as the NFC Defensive Player of the Week.
- Oct 21 Pro Football Talk Martin Emerson wins first career NFC defensive player of the week award
- Oct 21 Jeff Nowak (X) Martin Emerson Jr. is the NFC Defensive Player of the Week, pretty remarkable considering he didn’t get on the field all that much until the second half vs the Giants.
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Martin Emerson Jr. put together statement performance for Saints
Martin Emerson Jr. made his presence felt in the New Orleans Saints’ 34-27 victory over the New York Giants, putting together one of the defense’s most impressive individual performances of the season. Emerson finished with seven combined tackles, two interceptions, four passes defensed, one pressure and one tackle. His performance earned him an 88.4 overall […]
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New Orleans Saints News: Saints win, but it got too close for comfort
Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news. Saints beat Giants 34-27 to improve to 2-4 A surprising end to the game probably should have never happened, but at least the Saints won. Saints CB Martin Emerson Jr. reflects on breakout 2-interception game Maybe Emerson Jr. should start moving forward, but for […]
- Martin Emerson Jr. made the most of his opportunity to get on the field against the New York Giants. The New Orleans Saints DB had an interception off of each Giants quarterback.
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Martin Emerson Jr. is in to start the second half. Kool-Aid McKinstry is on the sideline but doesn’t have a helmet.
8 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Oct 18 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Saints] Martin Emerson picks off JJ McCarthy!
- Oct 18 Ed Valentine (Bluesky) And, JJ McCarthy throws a pick to Martin Emerson. That ball was nowhere near an #NYGiants wide receiver.
- Oct 18 Jeff Nowak (X) Martin Emerson Jr. legacy game
- Oct 18 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Oh my 😳 what an INT by Martin Emerson Jr!
- Oct 18 Pat Leonard (X) Giants had Charlie Jones running routes on that last drive after Darnell Mooney took a hard hit over the middle Jameis Winston is then intercepted by Martin Emerson Jr. after Malik Nabers fails to get his hands up on a throw to the left side
- Oct 18 Ed Valentine (Bluesky) Jameis Winston picked off by Martin Emerson. Malik Nabers HAS to do more than stand there and watch the defender pick the ball off. You have to make an effort to knock that ball down. #NYGiants
- Oct 18 Jeff Duncan (X) Looks like it will be Emerson and Riley at corner for the second half. · Quoting Jeff Nowak: Martin Emerson Jr. is in to start the second half. Kool-Aid McKinstry is on the sideline but doesn’t have a helmet.
- Oct 18 Jeff Nowak (X) Can confirm there’s no injury status for Kool-Aid. · Quoting Jeff Nowak: Martin Emerson Jr. is in to start the second half. Kool-Aid McKinstry is on the sideline but doesn’t have a helmet.
- Oct 18 Jeff Nowak (X) Martin Emerson Jr. is in to start the second half. Kool-Aid McKinstry is on the sideline but doesn’t have a helmet.
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Saints are back to rotating DBs. Martin Emerson Jr. in for this drive.
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- Oct 11 Jeff Duncan (X) Wow. Out of nowhere, Martin Emerson forces fumble at the end of a short reception by Myles Price in the left flat and Jonas Sanker returns it 87 yards for a TD. Shockingly, the Saints take a 14-13 lead when it looked like they were about to be behind 16-7. Crazy turnaround.
- Oct 11 Jeff Nowak (X) Saints are back to rotating DBs. Martin Emerson Jr. in for this drive.
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Martin Emerson Jr.: Questionable
Est. return: Oct 5
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Martin Emerson Jr.: Out
Sep 27: Emerson (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
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Martin Emerson Jr.: Out
Est. return: Sep 27
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 27 ESPN NFL Injury Report Martin Emerson Jr.: Out
- Sep 27 Saints Team Site New Orleans Saints inactives for Las Vegas Raiders game | 2026 NFL Week 3
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Martin Emerson Jr.: Questionable
Sep 21: Coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Emerson is "day-to-day" after injuring his shoulder in Week 2 at Baltimore, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
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Kellen Moore said Martin Emerson Jr. has a shoulder injury and is day-to-day. #Saints
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Martin Emerson Jr.: Questionable
Sep 20: Emerson (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
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Martin Emerson Jr has officially been ruled out.
Questionable Out
4 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 20 Jeff Nowak (X) Martin Emerson Jr has officially been ruled out.
- Sep 20 ESPN NFL Injury Report Martin Emerson Jr.: Questionable
- Sep 20 John Sigler (Bluesky) Saints cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. left the game with a shoulder injury. Only other available corners are Kool-Aid McKinstry, Quincy Riley, and Jayden Price. Decamerion Richardson is inactive and TJ Hall Jr. is on the praactice squad.+1
- Sep 20 Jeff Nowak (X) Martin Emerson jr. is headed back to the locker room. His shoulder pads were off when he came out of the tent.
- Colby Wooden got 18 snaps, Martin Emerson Jr. got 11. It's not unusual to see depth players get run, but rare to see that much without any injury replacements. Have to wonder whether that's the season-long plan or simply a Week 1 thing where guys might gas out more quickly.
- Brandon Staley has a clear commitment of using his whole defensive roster. Colby Wooden and Martin Emerson Jr. make back-to-back plays. Saints defense forces another punt … they’ll have the ball with a chance to tie the game.
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Martin Emerson Jr. picked up where he left off en route to earning roster spot with New Orleans Saints
"I'm gonna be out there and I'm gonna be ready for the moment"
- With cuts so far today (and several left), the Saints current CB room is: - Kool-Aid McKinstry - Quincy Riley (injured) - Martin Emerson Jr. - Jayden Price - Mike Reid - David Long Jr. Lorenzo Styles (also hurt) is listed as a safety. Reid hasn't really been playing CB.