Browns Sign Pass Rusher Epenesa

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The Cleveland Browns signed veteran pass rusher AJ Epinessa from the Buffalo Bills this

week.

The second round pig joins as a rotational edge rusher to bolster their defense.

General manager Andrew Berry is staying aggressive in free agency, just like he hinted at the

combine.

Epinessa has shown brightest in 2023, notching two interceptions, eight pass breakups and

six and a half sacks, including a pick six touchdown across 91 career gains with 19

starts.

His top three seasons from 2022 to 2024 brought 19 sacks and plenty of quarterback pressure.

He's a pure pass rush specialist, though he struggles against the run, ranking near

the bottom there per pro football focus.

Still, his ball skills stand out with four career picks from his Iowa days where he followed

his dad's walk on path and racked of 26 and a half sacks, Epinessa brings proven college

production to Cleveland's mix.

This fits right in with the Browns depth like odd bow Okaranko, Anzaderia Smith setting

them up to push harder next off season without chasing a superstar now.