Cleveland Browns sign veteran FB Michael Burton; former starting CB Martin Emerson Jr. leaves for New Orleans Saints

April 29, 2026

 A pair of NFL free-agent signings made ripples through Berea on Tuesday, with the Browns both adding to their offensive backfield and saying goodbye to a man who was once seen as part of their defensive future.

The club this afternoon announced the arrival of veteran fullback Michael Burton, giving Cleveland a full-timer at the position for the first time in several years. On the flip side, cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Saints, ending his tenure with the Browns after three seasons on the field.

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