Epenesa's Arrival Boosts Browns' Defense

0:00On March 22nd, Cleveland Browns have made some smart off-season moves to bolster their roster under a tight salary cap. They focused on the offensive line, but also grabbed quality depth pieces. One signing that's getting less buzz is past Russia AJ, Epinisa, who joined on a one-year deal worth $5 million. He could turn into a key starter for their defense this season. Epinisa spent the last six seasons as a rotational player with the Buffalo Bills. He started consistently just once, but not at least six sacks in three different years. Even in limited snaps, he flashed big plays with four interceptions, including two last year, five force fumbles, a safety, and a pick-six touchdown. Meanwhile, the Bills struggled with past rushing and kept him in a backup role behind aging veterans. Now in Cleveland, Epinisa gets his best shot yet, lining up next to superstar Miles Garrett, who draws constant double teams and opens up one-on-one matchups. He's competing with Alex Wright, who had five and a half sacks last season, and Isaiah

1:03McGuire with two. All three handle run defense well, but if Epinisa shines in past rush while staying solid against the run, he could claim the starting job or thrive in rotations. That depth will only make Cleveland's already elite defensive line even tougher, especially on third downs, setting them up for a stronger push this year.