Browns Strengthen Defense, Offense with Key Signings

0:00On March 19th, the Cleveland Browns made two key free-agent signings on Tuesday night to strengthen their defense and offense. They added defensive end A.J. Epinisa from the Buffalo Bills and wider receiver Tylan Wallace from the Baltimore Ravens. Epinisa, a second-round pick out of Iowa in the 2020 draft at number 54 overall, brings solid past rush experience. Over six seasons and 91 gains with Buffalo, he tallyed 24 sacks, peaking with six and a half sacks in both 2022 and 2023 plus six in 2024. Fans and analysts see this as a low-risk move with high upside, especially of Epinisa recaptures that form to pressure quarterbacks. His quieter 2025 season with just two and a half sacks makes him a motivated addition to Cleveland's front. Meanwhile, Wallace, a fourth-rounder from Oklahoma State in 2021 at pick number 131, offers versatility. In 68 games with Baltimore, he posted 22 catches for 305 yards in two touchdowns, shining

1:06in 2024 with 11 grabs for 193 yards and a score while contributing 23 special team tackles. Both players fit right into the Browns plans for 2026, giving depth early and free agency and setting up an intriguing off-season push.