Browns Scrap Epenesa Deal Over Physical Concerns

0:00On March 30, Cleveland Browns just nixed a free agency deal with defensive end A.J. Epinisa over concerns from his physical exam. Earlier this week on March 18, the two sides shook on a one-year pact worth up to $5 million, but a hinged on that physical, and Epinisa didn't pass muster. He's a six-year vet who spent his whole career with the Buffalo Bills, wrapping up a two-year $12 million deal last season, and now he's back on the market. That signing was meant to beef up depth on a pass rush led by Miles Garrett, the two-time defensive player of the year, especially with Epinisa's 24 career sacks over 91 games. Meanwhile, GM Andrew Berry killed trade rumors about Garrett after a recent contract restructure, saying he's locked in for Cleveland so they gotta. Scout elsewhere laid in free agency to round out that front.