Browns free agency: Add another edge rusher, former 2nd round pick
The Cleveland Browns continue to add in free agency, once again on the defensive side of the ball, with DE AJ Epenesa
PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 30: A. J. Epenesa #57 of the Buffalo Bills looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Browns continue to make moves in NFL free agency , but none at the three positions that fans and media have identified as the biggest needs: Quarterback, left tackle, and wide receiver . Earlier on Wednesday, the Browns added safety Daniel Thomas . Thomas has played a majority of his snaps on special teams, but he did play 111 snaps on defense for the Detroit Lions last season.
Cleveland’s defense has seen some changes with LB Devin Bush and DE Cameron Thomas departing early in free agency, while LB Quincy Williams , CB D’Angelo Ross , DT Kalia Davis , and CB Trey Avery all signed on that side of the ball. Wednesday night, news came that the Browns were adding another defender, DE A. J.
Epenesa : Former Bills DE A. J. Epenesa is signing a one-year deal worth up to $5 million with the Cleveland Browns, per source.