CLE @ NOFinal 22-23, Nov 8, 2026
defensive: TOT 2, SOLO 2, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0
Betting: NO moneyline won, spread -4.5 did not cover
FootballNFLNew Orleans SaintsCornerback
Martin Emerson Jr.
Stats, career, game log and next gameInjury status: Questionable, leg - ESPN report of Nov 11
Martin Emerson Jr. is a cornerback for the New Orleans Saints who was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
58 NFL games4 seasons
Updated
About Martin Emerson Jr.
Born on September 27, 2000, in Pensacola, Florida, United States, Martin Emerson Jr. plays cornerback for the New Orleans Saints and wears number 22. He played college football at Mississippi State, then was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2022 NFL Draft, with the 68th pick overall. His first NFL season was 2022, and he played for the Cleveland Browns from 2022 to 2024. Emerson has played for the New Orleans Saints since 2026.
Emerson made 2 tackles in a 23-22 win against the Cleveland Browns on Nov 8, 2026. Earlier, on Oct 25, 2026, he had 5 tackles in a 16-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, after 7 tackles, 2 interceptions and 4 passes defended in a 34-27 win at the New York Giants on Oct 18, 2026.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Nov 8, 2026Season by season58
58 games: 57 regular season, 1 playoff game. Every NFL game of his career, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Games | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NO | 7 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2024 |  CLE | 17 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | CLE | 16 | 59 | 0 | 4 | 14 |
| 2023 playoffs | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | CLE | 17 | 63 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| Career | 57 | 222 | 1 | 6 | 38 | |
| Career playoffs | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
How he is doing now
2026 defense20 tackles20 tackles, 2 interceptions and 4 passes defended, 7 games
Saints3-52026 regular season
Last game2 tacklesNov 8 vs Browns
Injury status
Questionable leg (2h ago)
Game log, 2026
PIT @ NOFinal 16-10, Oct 25, 2026
defensive: TOT 5, SOLO 5, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0
Betting: NO moneyline lost, spread +3 did not cover
NO @ NYGFinal 34-27, Oct 18, 2026
defensive: TOT 7, SOLO 7, SACKS 0, TFL 1, PD 4, QB HTS 0, TD 0
interceptions: INT 2, YDS 19, TD 0
Betting: NO moneyline won
MIN @ NOFinal 23-13, Oct 11, 2026
defensive: TOT 1, SOLO 0, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0
Betting: NO moneyline lost, spread +2.5 did not cover
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NO @ BALFinal 24-17, Sep 20, 2026
defensive: TOT 3, SOLO 3, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0
Betting: NO moneyline won
NO @ DETFinal 30-31, Sep 13, 2026
defensive: TOT 2, SOLO 1, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0
Betting: NO moneyline lost
Box score lines from ESPN.
Betting: his team's result at the closing moneyline and spread most of our sportsbooks closed at (3 books or more).
Next game
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints - 1:00 PM ETAgatha predicts CAR 23, NO 2557%PRED1UODDS-132
BET
Emerson against the Panthers1 game, 5 tackles
Last met Sep 11, 2022; his teams 1-0.
Career
Cleveland Browns2022 to 2024 - 51 gamesNew Orleans Saints2026 to now - 7 games4years2022 to 2026
- 2022NFL debut26-24 win vs Panthers
- 2023Best season59 tackles, 4 INT in 16 games
- 2026Best gamevs Giants
- Nov 8, 2026Latest gamevs Browns
Regular season
57 games
222 tackles, 1 sack, 6 INT
Playoffs
1 game
2 tackles
First NFL game
Sep 11, 2022: 5 tacklesBrowns 26, Panthers 24
Latest game
Nov 8, 2026: 2 tacklesSaints 23, Browns 22
Most often against
The teams he has faced most, with his teams' record and his line against each.
Baltimore Ravens7 games
4-3his teams
His line: 29 tackles, 1 sack and 2 passes defended
Last met Sep 20, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers7 games
3-4his teams
His line: 29 tackles and 3 passes defended
Last met Oct 25, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals5 games
2-3his teams
His line: 20 tackles and 4 passes defended
Last met Dec 22, 2024
Houston Texans3 games
2-1his teams
His line: 7 tackles and 1 pass defended
Last met Jan 13, 2024
Atlanta Falcons2 games
0-2his teams
His line: 1 tackle
Last met Oct 5, 2026
Denver Broncos2 games
0-2his teams
His line: 7 tackles
Last met Dec 2, 2024
Injury history
ESPN's injury reports, newest first.
- Nov 11, 2026Questionable Leg
questionable
ESPN / NO
- Nov 8, 2026Active
Emerson is listed as active for Sunday's matchup against the Browns.
ESPN / NO
- Nov 8, 2026Active
ESPN / NO
- Nov 6, 2026Questionable Leg
Emerson (shin) is questionable to suit up for Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Browns.
ESPN / NO
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- Nov 4, 2026Questionable Leg
questionable
ESPN / NO
- Oct 20, 2026Active
Emerson recorded seven solo tackles and four passes defensed, including two interceptions, during Sunday's 34-27 win over the Giants.
ESPN / NO
- Oct 1, 2026Active
Emerson (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
ESPN / NO
- Oct 1, 2026Active
ESPN / NO
- Sep 29, 2026Questionable Arm
questionable
ESPN / NO
- Sep 27, 2026Out Arm
Emerson (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
ESPN / NO
- Sep 27, 2026Out Arm
inactive
ESPN / NO
- Sep 25, 2026Questionable Arm
Emerson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Raiders.
ESPN / NO
- Sep 21, 2026Questionable Arm
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.
ESPN / NO
- Sep 20, 2026Questionable Arm
Emerson (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
ESPN / NO
Sources and updates
Stats, scores and injury reports come from Agatha's own records: nflverse weekly stats, ESPN box scores and ESPN's injury reports.
Updated Nov 11, 2026, 6:30 PM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.