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Browns Sign Ex-Bills DE A.J. Epenesa on One-Year Deal Worth Up to $5 Million

Cleveland prioritizes a 4-3 rotational fit after Buffalo moved to a 3-4 under Jim Leonhard.

Overview

  • Epenesa joins Cleveland on a one-year, incentive-laden contract reported at up to $5 million.
  • He is slated for a rotational defensive end role alongside Myles Garrett, competing with Alex Wright and Isaiah McGuire for snaps.
  • The move follows a down 2025 in Buffalo, where he logged 438 snaps with 2.5 sacks and 32 tackles after posting six or more sacks in each season from 2022–2024.
  • The 2020 second-round pick out of Iowa has 24 career sacks and 29 tackles for loss across six seasons with the Bills.
  • Cleveland also added wide receiver and return specialist Tylan Wallace the same night to bolster special teams and receiver depth.