A.J. Epenesa
27-Year-Old
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 5/1/2026
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
32
SACKS
2.5
INT
2
FF
0
TD
0
2026 Projections
RANKS
Signed a two-year contract with the Bills in March of 2024.
Health concerns, remains free agent
Epenesa (undisclosed) will not be signing with the Browns, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Epenesa was reportedly in agreement with Cleveland on a one-year deal, but the team wasn't comfortable finalizing the contract after his physical. It's unclear what exactly the defensive lineman is dealing with, but he did pop up on the Bills' injury report with a neck issue ahead of the team's matchup with the Broncos in the AFC divisional round, a contest in which he ultimately played. Epenesa registered 32 total tackles (17 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also adding four passes defensed, two of which were interceptions, and a fumble recovery over 16 regular-season games this past year.
Epenesa was reportedly in agreement with Cleveland on a one-year deal, but the team wasn't comfortable finalizing the contract after his physical. It's unclear what exactly the defensive lineman is dealing with, but he did pop up on the Bills' injury report with a neck issue ahead of the team's matchup with the Broncos in the AFC divisional round, a contest in which he ultimately played. Epenesa registered 32 total tackles (17 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also adding four passes defensed, two of which were interceptions, and a fumble recovery over 16 regular-season games this past year.
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Measurables Review
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How do A.J. Epenesa's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
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Height
6' 6"Weight
260 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.04 secShuttle Time
4.46 secCone Drill
7.34 secVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
117 inBench Press
17 repsHand Length
10.13 inArm Length
34.50 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Epenesa started 13 of his 17 regular-season appearances in 2024, tallying a career-high 39 tackles (23 solo), including 6.0 sacks, plus two pass breakups and two forced fumbles. That marked the 2020 second-round pick's first time operating as a regular starter in Buffalo's pass-rush corps, but the addition of Joey Bosa is a signal that Epenesa has already lost his grip on a regular gig alongside Greg Rousseau. Still, Epenesa's floor is consistent rotational work, and Bosa has regularly struggled to stay on the field approaching his age-30 season.
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Headed to Cleveland
The Browns signed Epenesa to a one-year deal Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Smaller defensive role in 2025
Epenesa tallied 32 total tackles (17 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and four passes defensed, including two interceptions, over 16 regular-season games in 2025.
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Past neck issue
Epenesa (neck) has no injury designation ahead of Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Broncos.
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Limited with neck injury
Epenesa (neck) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
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Ready for Sunday's game
Epenesa (illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets.
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Potential option for Packers
Matt Barrows of ESPN suggests that Epenesa could be a fit with the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Epenesa had a deal in place with Cleveland at the start of free agency, but an undisclosed issue popped up in his physical that voided the contract. He suffered through a down season in 2025, logging only 2.5 sacks across 16 regular-season games for the Bills, but he had at least 6.0 sacks in three consecutive seasons prior. Micah Parsons is a candidate to begin the season on the PUP list as he recovers from a torn ACL, so Epenesa might have a significant role early if he does land in Green Bay.
Epenesa had a deal in place with Cleveland at the start of free agency, but an undisclosed issue popped up in his physical that voided the contract. He suffered through a down season in 2025, logging only 2.5 sacks across 16 regular-season games for the Bills, but he had at least 6.0 sacks in three consecutive seasons prior. Micah Parsons is a candidate to begin the season on the PUP list as he recovers from a torn ACL, so Epenesa might have a significant role early if he does land in Green Bay.