Source: Browns opt not to sign AJ Epenesa after physical

PHOENIX — The Cleveland Browns will not be signing AJ Epenesa, with the group uncomfortable finalizing the deal after the veteran defensive finish had his physical, a supply informed ESPN on Sunday.

The Browns had agreed to a one-year deal price up to $5 million with Epenesa on March 18, a supply informed ESPN’s Adam Schefter on the time. Epenesa visited the Browns’ facility final Monday, per the NFL’s transaction wire, however the deal was not finalized.

Epenesa was anticipated to add depth to the Browns’ defensive position rotation after Cameron Thomas signed with the Atlanta Falcons earlier this offseason.

Epenesa, 27, performed all six of his NFL seasons with the Bills. Originally a second-round decide by Buffalo within the 2020 NFL draft, he was a dependable member of the group’s defensive position rotation through the years and a robust backup, enjoying 91 video games (19 begins).

ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg contributed to this report.