Source: Browns opt not to sign AJ Epenesa after physical

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

The Browns had agreed to a one-year deal value up to $5 million with Epenesa on March 18, a supply advised 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 choose by Buffalo within the 2020 NFL draft, he was a dependable member of the crew’s defensive position rotation over time and a robust backup, enjoying 91 video games (19 begins).

ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg contributed to this report.