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The Buffalo Bills had two defensive players leave Thursday's practice early due to injury concerns, and neither was available to participate on Friday at St.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / July 24

Bills lose 2 defenders during training camp practice

The Buffalo Bills had a couple of scares during Thursday’s training camp practice. Early during the session linebacker Dorian Williams had to leave the field due to an injury.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 13

AFC Notes: Mason Taylor, A.J. Epenesa, Bills, Jets, Patriots

Buffalo added multiple pass rushers this offseason, including Joey Bosa and Michael Hoecht in free agency, along with Landon Jackson and Deone Walker in the draft.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / June 29

Bobby Babich hints 'big human' has 'three-down' potential on Bills' revamped front

The Buffalo Bills seem to have a type when it comes to defensive ends. Both Greg Rousseau and AJ Epenesa, two Top 55 draft picks under the Brandon Beane regime, stand taller than 6 feet, 6 inches tall, and they are big enough to be effective when rushing from the inside.

Buffalo Bills News / Last Word On Sports / June 4

Buffalo Bills Star Targets ‘Double-Digit Sacks’ For 2025 Breakout

Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa overcame a slow start to his NFL career to become a valuable member of the team’s defensive line rotation. Now the 26-year-old University of Iowa product is aiming to take his career to the next level.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / June 3

Analyst says Buffalo Bills should consider trading 2nd-round pass rusher

The Buffalo Bills added a lot of firepower on the defensive line this offseason. While they moved on from Von Miller, they replaced him with Joey Bosa in free agency.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / May 16

PFF names Bills rookie one of best 'player-team fits' from NFL Draft

NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema named the best player fit at every position from the 2025 NFL Draft. In terms of edge rushers, Sikkema named Buffalo Bills' third-round pick Landon Jackson the best "player-team fit" from the draft class.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / April 13

Bills-Commanders trade proposal sends $12 million defender to Washington

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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, 2024

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 / Pro Football Rumors / March 11, 2024

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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.

Buffalo Bills News / Yardbarker / December 1, 2022