"Epenesa, 27, played all six of his NFL seasons with the Bills. Originally a second-round pick by Buffalo in the 2020 NFL draft, Epenesa was a reliable member of the team's defensive line rotation over the years and a strong backup. He has played in 91 games with 19 starts."
"Epenesa has recorded 24 sacks in his career but had only 2.5 in 16 games in 2025 after recording 19 sacks over the previous three years. He has had success causing disruption with his arms, recording 14 batted passes and four interceptions, including two in 2025."
AJ Epenesa, a 27-year-old defensive end, has joined the Cleveland Browns on a one-year contract valued at up to $5 million. The former Buffalo Bills player spent his entire six-year NFL career with Buffalo after being selected in the second round of the 2020 draft. Over 91 games with 19 starts, Epenesa accumulated 24 career sacks, though his production declined in 2025 with only 2.5 sacks in 16 games compared to 19 sacks over the previous three seasons. Despite limited sack production, he demonstrated value through pass disruption with 14 batted passes and four interceptions, including two in 2025. In postseason play, Epenesa has appeared in 14 games without recording a sack.
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