Overview
- The Browns agreed to a one-year deal with A.J. Epenesa in free agency but later voided the agreement after reporting concerns from his physical, according to multiple outlets.
- Epenesa signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on June 10 on a one-year deal that several reports say was substantially smaller than the Browns offer, with at least one outlet reporting a $1.4 million figure.
- At Eagles training camp this week, Epenesa told reporters he is 'very healthy' and said he is relieved to be in Philadelphia rather than Cleveland.
- Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio praised Epenesa’s quick work learning new responsibilities, including occasional drops into coverage, and the team views him as a rotational backup behind starter Jonathan Greenard.
- The episode highlights how medical vetting can reverse free-agent deals, reduce a veteran player’s market value, and shift roster depth for contenders while leaving open questions about how teams evaluate injury risk.