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Report: Edge Rusher A.J. Epenesa Signing with Cleveland Browns
AJ Epenesa, 27, brings six seasons of NFL experience and 24 career sacks to the Browns, adding depth to their defensive line on a deal worth up to $5 million.
- On Tuesday, the Cleveland Browns signed former Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported.
- A.J. Epenesa, 27, played all six of his NFL seasons with the Buffalo Bills as a rotational defensive end, appearing in 91 career games with 19 starts and 19 fill-in appearances.
- In 2025 he recorded 32 total tackles, 2.5 sacks and 2 interceptions across 16 games, with 24 career sacks, 135 combined tackles and 29 tackles for loss.
- The Browns added experienced rotational defensive end depth and signed former All-Pro linebacker Quincy Williams, reflecting Andrew Berry, general manager's push to keep the defense elite.
- The Browns are giving A.J. Epenesa, 27, an opportunity to excel before his next free agency while adding defensive depth alongside Isaiah McGuire and Julian Okwara.
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How the Browns focused on defensive depth and special teams in the second wave of free agency
CLEVELAND, Ohio — While the Browns used the first wave of free agency to help overhaul their offensive line, they used the second wave this week to add depth on defense and special teams.
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