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The Buffalo Bills added edge rusher Joey Bosa in free agency this offseason in the wake of the team parting ways with Von Miller, and that move has led at least one analyst to believe the team could trade fellow edge rusher, A.J.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 22

ESPN Drops Huge Take on Iowa Hawkeyes' Top Recruit

The Iowa Hawkeyes have long been known for boasting tough, stingy defenses, and they are adding another player into their mix for 2025 who could ultimately prove to be one of the top defenders in the Big Ten at some point: Iose Epenesa.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 8

Iowa Hawkeyes Star Freshman Receives Major Hype

The Iowa Hawkeyes have some great talent coming in through their 2025 recruiting class. Kirk Ferentz and company are especially excited by one of the players they were able to land.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Rumblings / January 22

A.J. Epenesa stands out in All-22 analysis of Bills’ playoff win over Ravens

Buffalo’s homegrown DE came up big against Baltimore’s rushing attack. The Buffalo Bills finally broke through the barrier that has been the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, beating the Baltimore Ravens 27-25.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 20

Iowa Hawkeyes' Highly-Touted Signee Honored At Polynesian Bowl

After finishing an outstanding high school career, Iowa Hawkeyes' star-signee Iose Epenesa was recently recogonized for his efforts at the 2025 Polynesian Bowl.

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College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 12

Could This Highly-Touted Iowa Hawkeye Recruit Have An Impact In 2025?

The Iowa Hawkeyes landed a key talent in the 2025 recruiting class with defensive lineman Iose Epenesa. As the younger brother of former Hawkeye and NFL veteran AJ Epenesa, Iosa looks to be on the same track.

Buffalo Bills News / Bills Wire / December 30

Bills' AJ Epenesa post-Jets win: 'It just shows that this is what we can do'

The Bills won the second of their two regular-season matchups 40-14 Sunday, bringing the Jets a game closer to landing in their offseason. The Buffalo defense returned to form following a three-game stretch in which they allowed 1,357 yards, 86 first downs, and 107 points.

Buffalo Bills News / Bills Wire / December 29

Bills' AJ Epenesa records safety vs. Jets (video)

The Jets were down to their backups at both tackle positions on their offensive line for a moment against the Bills in Week 17. It cost them. With first-round rookie Olu Fashanu (foot) on injured reserve and veteran Morgan Moses (knee) briefly leaving the contest, Bills pass rushers AJ Epenesa and Greg Rousseau were chomping at the bit.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 13

Bills address glaring defensive weakness in early one-round mock draft

The Buffalo Bills, like almost every NFL team, could use a boost at the edge rusher position. Following the 2024 season, starters Greg Rousseau and AJ Epenesa will enter the final year on their current contracts while Von Miller turns 36 years old.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / November 23

NFL hits Bills player with news he doesn't want to hear during the team's bye week

The Buffalo Bills (9-2) are enjoying the huge win over the Kansas City Chiefs (10-1) during the Week 12 bye week, but one player's week took a bit of a hit thanks to the NFL's decision to fine him.

NFL News / Buffalo Rumblings / October 17

Bills at Jets, Week 6 Penalty Recap: Laundry day at the Meadowlands

Seriously, what in the world happened Monday night? I insinuated that the Buffalo Bills were getting boring when it came to flags last week and boy did the football gods decide to teach me a lesson.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 15

Aaron Rodgers speaks out against egregious penalty on Bills DE A.J. Epenesa in Week 6

The Buffalo Bills' Week 6 Monday Night Football win over the New York Jets wasn’t just a battle on the field, it was a flag-flying, whistle-blowing marathon that left NFL fans and analysts alike scratching their heads.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 10

Top Iowa Hawkeyes Recruit Earns Massive Praise

The Iowa Hawkeyes are not exactly the Ohio State Buckeyes when it comes to recruiting, but they still land some pretty impressive prospects here and there.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 28

AJ Epenesa simplifies matchup vs. Ravens as Bills aim to exploit weakness

The Buffalo Bills won big on the scoreboard the last two weeks while also winning big in the trenches. When the Bills visit the Baltimore Ravens, and reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson on Sunday Night Football, the battles up front will ultimately determine which side secures a victory.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 17

Penn State Football Misses on Top 2025 Recruit to Big Ten Rival

Penn State Football will open its 2024 season on the road at West Virginia on Saturday, August 31st, and the Nittany Lions expect to be one of the best teams in the country this year.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / August 16

Big Ten foe beats Penn State football for top 50 recruit in 2025 cycle

The Penn State football team has stacked talent in the 2025 recruiting class over the past several months. But one player the Nittany Lions were waiting for a decision on was top 50 recruit, Iose Epenesa.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / May 23

Iowa legacy recruit, brother of Bills second-rounder AJ Epenesa, sees massive rise in 2025 recruiting rankings

The Epenesa brothers may become the next set of impact pass-rushers in the NFL over the next few years. Buffalo Bills defensive end AJ Epenesa has produced 13 sacks over his last two seasons, and now his brother is on the verge of becoming a top-notch recruit in the 2025 class.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / March 12, 2024

A.J. Epenesa's New Contract Details Revealed

The Buffalo Bills did some damage control on the opening day of the legal tampering period, ensuring some of their recently departed defenders returned to Western New York.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / March 11, 2024

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Fanatics / March 4, 2024

Buffalo Bills Free Agent DL: DaQuan Jones, Leonard Floyd, AJ Epenesa

Last week, we touched on the Buffalo Bills’ free agent WRs. Now, let’s cover the DL room. We finally saw what AJ Epenesa could be. However, it came in a contract year, and he may have priced himself out of Buffalo.

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / January 26, 2024

3 Under The Radar Free Agent Targets For Bills To Consider

The Buffalo Bills are entering the offseason in salary cap hell, as they are currently $51 million over the cap (via Spotrac). That means the Bills will have to do some nifty maneuvering even just to re-sign some of their own free agents.

NFL News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 12, 2024

A Look Ahead: Five Names to Know in the Class of 2025

Epenesa is a 4-star EDGE rusher from Edwardsville, Ill. Epenesa is ranked No. 32 in the country and No. 4 in his position. Though there have not been many updates in his recruitment, it makes sense that Iowa would be a top choice for the top 50 prospect.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 14, 2023

Bills Coach Reveals Habits Behind A.J. Epenesa's Big Plays

Throughout a season that has left the Buffalo Bills’ defense badly beleaguered by injuries, it has been the role players that have stepped up and kept the defense afloat—as much as a unit can while losing arguably its three best players.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 8, 2022