2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
32
SACKS
2.5
INT
2
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0
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0
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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.
ANALYSIS
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.
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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Measurables Review
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How do A.J. Epenesa's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 6"Weight
260 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.04 secShuttle Time
4.46 secCone Drill
7.34 secVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
117 inBench Press
17 repsHand Length
10.13 inArm Length
34.50 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2023
Over the course of 15 regular-season games in 2024, Epenesa recorded 20 tackles and 6.5 sacks, while also intercepting two passes and forcing a fumble. Ahead of Week 1, the 2020 second-rounder is projected to play a key edge role in the Bills' base defense, while continuing to provide the team with a pass-rushing presence.
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Past neck issue
Epenesa (neck) has no injury designation ahead of Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Broncos.
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Limited with neck injury
Epenesa (neck) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
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Ready for Sunday's game
Epenesa (illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets.
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Under the weather
Epenesa (illness) did not practice Thursday.
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Past foot injury
Epenesa (foot) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals.
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No contract talks with Buffalo
Epenesa is open to returning to the Bills in free agency but hasn't yet had any discussions with the team about a contract extension, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
A second-round pick in 2020, Epenesa has emerged as a solid part of Buffalo's pass-rush rotation the last couple seasons, recording 6.5 sacks in each of 2022 and 2023. The 25-year-old also racked up a career-high eight passes defended last season as he became adept at batting down balls at the line. The Bills would probably love to re-sign Epenesa, but the team is facing a serious salary cap crunch. Given his pedigree and still-improving skill set, he could get priced out of the team's range in free agency.
A second-round pick in 2020, Epenesa has emerged as a solid part of Buffalo's pass-rush rotation the last couple seasons, recording 6.5 sacks in each of 2022 and 2023. The 25-year-old also racked up a career-high eight passes defended last season as he became adept at batting down balls at the line. The Bills would probably love to re-sign Epenesa, but the team is facing a serious salary cap crunch. Given his pedigree and still-improving skill set, he could get priced out of the team's range in free agency.