Overview
- The Eagles announced the signing of defensive end A.J. Epenesa and guard Michael Jordan on Wednesday and waived linebackers Chandler Martin and Isiah King to make roster room.
- Philadelphia did not disclose terms for Epenesa’s deal after a March one-year agreement with the Cleveland Browns was voided when he failed that team’s physical.
- Epenesa, 27, spent six seasons with the Buffalo Bills, has 24 career sacks and played 16 games in 2025 despite sustaining a concussion, a pectoral injury, a foot injury and a neck issue.
- The club views Epenesa as a low-risk, veteran option expected to compete for a rotational edge role behind starters Jonathan Greenard, Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt rather than as an immediate starter.
- The Eagles also released Za’Darius Smith from their reserve/retired list, making him a free agent, and the transactions narrow depth as Philadelphia finalizes its roster ahead of training camp.