Browns Sign A.J. Epenesa, Strengthening Defensive End Group

0:00It's March 19th for the NFL. Let's get into it. The Cleveland Browns just bolstered their defensive in-group by signing former Buffalo Bills' pass rusher AJJ, Epinisa, to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million. This move gives defensive coordinator Mike Routenberg a solid rotation led by reigning defensive player of the year, Miles Garrett. Epinisa, a 27-year-old second-round pick from the 2020 draft, brings proven production with 24 career sacks and 29 tackles for loss over six seasons. He notched exactly six sacks in each of the last three years from 2022 to 2024. Now the Browns have four reliable ends to rotate. Garrett, Alex Wright, who just got an in-season extension, Isaiah McGuire and Epinisa. This set-up helps keep Garrett fresh while maintaining pressure on quarterbacks. Last season's rotation included players like Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, who was traded to the Chicago Bears, and Cameron Thomas, who signed with the Atlanta.

1:03Falcons. Epinisa steps in as a stout third or fourth option opposite-right, who's expected to start across from Garrett. Looking ahead, the Browns still might chase a quicker, more explosive pass rusher through free agency or the 2026 draft given the size of their current group. This story is made possible by our sponsor. See the episode description. Salie Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I. SaliePillow.com