Saints Sign CB Martin Emerson Jr., Boost Secondary

0:00It's April 28th, you're listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Corey with the story. The New Orleans Saints just signed Cornerback Martin Emerson, Jr., straight from reports by Ian Rabapord. This move happened right after his visit to New Orleans on Tuesday, beefing up their secondary without waiting on the draft. They planned to grab more defensive backs early in the draft, but it didn't pan out that way. They did snag Iowa's TJ Hall in the seventh round. Had everyone knew they needed more bodies back there fast, Emerson brings solid experience from the Cleveland Browns, starting 33 games over his first three seasons and locking down as a full time. Starter in 2023 and 2024. He racked up, 202 tackles, 34 past deflections, and 4 picks, all those interceptions in 2024 across 50 games. Before a late season ACL tear sideline him through all of 2025. This feels like last year's play with Julian Blackwin from the Colts, a young producer bouncing

1:01back from a big injury. Blackman got her early in 2025, but earned a return for 2026, showing the Saints willingness to roll the dice. Cool-Aid McKinstree holds down Corner 1, but the Deptchart shaky with unproven guys like Quincy Riley and slot questions. Emerson steps in for a liable backup or starter duty once he shakes off that rehab, rounding out a smarter secondary for the long haul.