A.J. Epenesa

A.J. Epenesa

25-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
Buffalo Bills
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Epenesa hasn't had a ton of production for the Bills during his three seasons in Buffalo, but he surged for 6.5 sacks in 2022. We're talking about a guy here who totaled 14, 14, and 16 tackles over the past three years yet you cannot deny the spike in sacks last year. Maybe he's figured something out and he'll continue as a 'sack artist'? Maybe it was luck? It'll be interesting to see if he can build on that success this season. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a two-year contract with the Bills in March of 2024.
Sticking around Buffalo
DEBuffalo Bills
March 11, 2024
Epenesa and the Bills agreed on a two-year contract worth up to $20 million Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Epenesa will remain in Buffalo after having his most productive season since the team drafted him in 2020, recording 20 tackles, including 6.5 sacks, while also intercepting two passes and forcing a fumble over 15 regular-season games. He'll likely operate as a primary option at defensive end and quasi-starter in 2024, working in conjunction with Greg Rousseau and Von Miller, among others.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Buffalo BillsBills 2023 DE Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

63056%
59953%
41537%
33129%
27524%
898%
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2023 A.J. Epenesa Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
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 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
5.04 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.46 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.34 sec
 
Vertical Jump
32.5 in
 
Broad Jump
117 in
 
Bench Press
17 reps
 
Hand Length
10.13 in
 
Arm Length
34.50 in
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
No contract talks with Buffalo
DEBuffalo Bills
February 5, 2024
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.
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Will play vs. Pats
DEBuffalo Bills
December 31, 2023
Epenesa (ribs) is active for Sunday's game versus the Patriots.
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Officially questionable for Sunday
DEBuffalo Bills
Ribs
December 29, 2023
Epenesa (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
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Still in question for Sunday
DEBuffalo Bills
Ribs
December 28, 2023
Epenesa was listed as limited for the second straight day Thursday due to a rib injury.
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Ultimately unavailable Saturday
DEBuffalo Bills
Ribs
December 23, 2023
Epenesa (ribs) will not play Saturday against the Chargers.
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Chance to play Week 16
DEBuffalo Bills
Ribs
December 21, 2023
Epenesa (rib) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Chargers.
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