Browns Cut Epenesa, Patriots Eye Free Agent

0:00On March 30, Cleveland Browns just pulled the plug on a deal with defensive end A.J. Epinisa. They had agreed to a one-year contract worth $5 million back on March 18th, but backed out after his physical exam didn't pass muster. Now the former Buffalo Bill is back on the free agent market. Epinisa was drafted by the Bill's in the 2020 NFL Draft and built a solid resume over 91 games. He racked up 135 tackles, 24 sex, and 29 tackles for loss. Proving, he's no slouch on the line. Patriots fans might be eyeing this closely since New England needs help on the defensive front. Every team grades physicals differently, so what spooked Cleveland might not phase the paths at all. Stunning Epinisa could feel that pass rush gap without burning a high draft picked this year. That frees them up to target needs like an offensive tackle or wide receiver instead. With Epinisa available, keep watching if the Patriots jump in, they could snag a proven vet and reshape their draft plans on the fly.

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