Philadelphia Eagles pass-rusher A.J. Epenesa didn't mince his words when asked about what happened with his nixed one-year, $5-million contract he agreed to with the Cleveland Browns in March.
"Cleveland, it was a weird situation," Epenesa told reporters after practice Tuesday, according to PHLY Sports' EJ Smith. "I'll just leave that in the past and just be happy that I'm not a Brown and that I'm an Eagle."
The Browns backed out of the deal due to concerns with Epenesa's physical results, leading him to sign a one-year contract with the Eagles a few weeks later.
"Very healthy, feeling good, and happy to be here," Epenesa added when asked if he's dealing with any injuries.
Epenesa spent the first six years of his career with the Buffalo Bills after being drafted in the second round in 2020. He's appeared in 91 games since entering the league, recording 53 quarterback hits, 29 tackles for loss, and 24 sacks. His 78 pressures over the last three seasons also ranked third on the Bills during that stretch, according to TruMedia.
The 27-year-old isn't a lock to make the Eagles' roster this year, but he's received increased playing time during practice with Jonathan Greenard sidelined by a pectoral injury.
Philadelphia plays its first preseason game on Aug. 15 against the Baltimore Ravens.
