Browns Add Defensive End A.J. Epenesa, Sign Wide Receiver Tylan Wallace The Cleveland Browns have finalized additions to their roster, bringing in defensive end A.J. Epenesa and wide receiver Tylan Wallace. Epenesa, a former second-round pick, is joining the team on a one-year contract worth up to $5 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move marks the end of his six-year tenure with the Buffalo Bills, where he played under a modified defensive scheme. The Bills are transitioning to a 3-4 alignment under new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, and Epenesa will remain in a 4-3 role as a complementary pass-rushing presence. Epenesa’s time with the Bills included a two-year, $12 million contract signed in 2024. Despite playing 15 games in 2024, he recorded just 2.5 sacks, a decline from his previous seasons. However, he remained a key rotational player, appearing on 47% of the team’s defensive snaps. The Bills also signed Bradley Chubb and will have Michael Hoecht returning from injury, which likely influenced Epenesa’s departure. The Browns, meanwhile, already have Alex Wright as Myles Garrett’s primary sidekick, but Epenesa’s 19 sacks over the past three seasons make him a valuable addition. The Browns’ decision to sign Epenesa at a lower cost than Wright’s $33 million, three-year deal reflects their strategy to balance experience with value. Epenesa’s role as a reliable pass-rusher and his ability to contribute on special teams could provide depth to the defense. Wide receiver Tylan Wallace is also joining the Browns, per cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot. Wallace, a five-year veteran with the Baltimore Ravens, will follow former Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken to Cleveland.#buffalo_bills #jim_leonhard #cleveland_browns #aj_epenesa #tylan_wallace
