Eagles Add 24-Sack Pass-Rusher After Failed Browns Deal
Summary
The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive end A.J. Epenesa to improve their pass rush after losing a key player in free agency. Epenesa had agreed to join the Cleveland Browns but failed his physical, leading to the Eagles picking him up instead.Key Facts
- The Eagles lost Jaelan Phillips, a former first-round pick, in free agency.
- Philadelphia previously signed linebacker Arnold Ebiketie and traded for edge rusher Jonathan Greenard.
- A.J. Epenesa was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2020 and played six seasons with them.
- Epenesa had agreed to a $5 million, one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns but failed his physical test.
- Epenesa’s career stats include 24 sacks, 158 pressures, and 135 tackles.
- The Eagles ranked 12th in sacks last season with 42 total.
- The team lost key players Phillips, Brandon Graham, and Nakobe Dean, who together made significant pass-rush plays last season.
- Returning players Jalyx Hunt, Moro Ojomo, Jalen Carter, and Nolan Smith will join Greenard, Ebiketie, and Epenesa to strengthen the Eagles’ defense.
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