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| HT/WT: 6-6, 280 lbs |
| Birthplace: Oak Park, KS |
| Age: 28 |
| School: Iowa |
| Experience: 7 |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top A.J. Epenesa News
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Eagles' A.J. Epenesa: Green light for Week 7
Epenesa (back) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against Dallas.
Epenesa has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a back injury. The veteran linebacker has four tackles (two solo) and one pass defense through four regular-season games and has contributed on both defense and special teams.
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Eagles' A.J. Epenesa: Won't play against Carolina
Epenesa (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
The decision comes as no surprise, given that Epenesa was listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest. He'll miss his first game of the season due to a back injury, and his next opportunity to play is Week 7 against the Cowboys on Monday, Oct. 26.
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Eagles' A.J. Epenesa: Unlikely to play against Carolina
Epenesa (back) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Epenesa was unable to practice Thursday or Friday due to a back injury, and it looks like he'll miss his first game of the season as a result. With Jalyx Hunt (knee/ankle) sidelined, Arnold Ebiketie would be the lone rotational option at edge rusher if Epenesa is in fact ruled out.
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Eagles' A.J. Epenesa: Inks deal with Philly
Epenesa (undisclosed) signed with the Eagles on Wednesday.
Epenesa reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Browns in late March, but Cleveland ultimately backed out of the deal following his physical. He now appears to have moved past whatever issue was uncovered, as he's been brought in by the Eagles. The 2020 second-round pick from Iowa appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Bills last year, recording 32 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and four passes defensed, with two interceptions. Now in Philadelphia, Epenesa will likely operate as one of the team's top reserve edge rushers during the 2026 season.
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A.J. Epenesa: Health concerns, remains free agent
Epenesa (undisclosed) will not be signing with the Browns, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Epenesa was reportedly in agreement with Cleveland on a one-year deal, but the team wasn't comfortable finalizing the contract after his physical. It's unclear what exactly the defensive lineman is dealing with, but he did pop up on the Bills' injury report with a neck issue ahead of the team's matchup with the Broncos in the AFC divisional round, a contest in which he ultimately played. Epenesa registered 32 total tackles (17 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also adding four passes defensed, two of which were interceptions, and a fumble recovery over 16 regular-season games this past year.
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Browns' A.J. Epenesa: Headed to Cleveland
The Browns signed Epenesa to a one-year deal Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Epenesa is headed to Cleveland after spending the first six seasons of his career with the Bills. The 27-year-old will likely serve as one of the Browns' top rotational defensive ends behind Myles Garrett and Alex Wright during the 2026 campaign.
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Bills' A.J. Epenesa: Smaller defensive role in 2025
Epenesa tallied 32 total tackles (17 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and four passes defensed, including two interceptions, over 16 regular-season games in 2025.
The Iowa product saw declines in several statistical categories compared to last season, recording fewer total tackles (39 to 32), sacks (6.0 to 2.5) and forced fumbles (two to zero) while playing significantly less defensive snaps (583 to 434). Despite the reduced workload, he remained an effective rotational edge defender and tied his career high in interceptions. Set to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason, Epenesa will likely explore other opportunities after his role dimished in 2025. He could draw interest from teams in need of a starting-caliber edge rusher ahead of the 2026 season.
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Bills' A.J. Epenesa: Past neck issue
Epenesa (neck) has no injury designation ahead of Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Broncos.
The 27-year-old from Iowa practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week, but it now appears he's moved past his neck injury in time to play Saturday. Epenesa operated as one of Buffalo's top defensive ends during the regular season, recording 32 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and four passes defensed, with two interceptions, over 16 appearances. Back at full health, he's expected to play behind Joey Bosa and Greg Rousseau during the divisional-matchup in Denver.
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Bills' A.J. Epenesa: Limited with neck injury
Epenesa (neck) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
Epenesa has been a limited participant in practice both Tuesday and Wednesday. The 27-year-old played his usual snap count (23) in the Bills' wild-card round matchup against the Jaguars, so it's unclear when his injury occurred. The six-year pro's status heading into the AFC divisional round will likely depend on his participation in practice Thursday.
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