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It’s no secret that the Dallas Cowboys have to find more talent on the defensive side of the ball. While they hope moving on from Matt Eberflus and landing a new defensive coordinator will help, they also have several holes to fill.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 10

Bills' DE strikes again, boasts more career interceptions than All-Pro CB

One player is a rotational edge rusher while the other player is a two-time All-Pro cornerback. Remarkably, the former has more career interceptions than the latter.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / December 5

New reports provide injury updates on key Bills players

A couple of reports on Friday provided some insight into some of the team’s short-term and long-term injury situations.

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Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / November 11

Bills looking to pivot as injuries mount

Bills rookie defensive end Landon Jackson tore his MCL and PCL in the first quarter of a 30-13 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday, according to insider Jordan Schultz.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 7

Two key players ruled OUT for Buffalo Bills in Week 10 vs. Dolphins

Injuries continue to be an issue for the Buffalo Bills. Head Coach Sean McDermott revealed on Friday that two key Bills players will be out for Sunday’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins, while four others will be listed as questionable entering the Week 10 divisional tilt.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / October 10

Bills' unexpected breakout player is taking the league by storm, despite what his box score might say after just five weeks

The Buffalo Bills have plenty of superstars on the roster on both the offense and defense. Now, we can't just go throwing around the word superstar for everyone, but Buffalo does have a handful of true difference-makers on both sides of the football.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 10

Unlikely breakout performer has boosted Bills' pass rush

Buffalo Bills' edge rusher AJ Epenesa has never lived up to expectations as a former second -round pick, but has quietly been a disruptive pass rusher through the first five weeks of the season.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 7

Bills' A.J. Epenesa steals 'Hard Knocks' spotlight by snatching 11-foot reptile

Of all the highlights in the first Buffalo Bills' Hard Knocks episode, one stood out. Or should we say, slithered out. A star was born in A.J. Epenesa ...

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / July 25

3 more Bills' players miss Friday's training camp practice

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.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 20, 2025

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, 2025

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.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 10, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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 / 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

Bills to re-sign DE

The defensive end has spent his entire four-year career in Buffalo.

Bills reach $60 million extension with key offensive lineman

Gabe Davis gets big three-year contract from AFC team

49ers signing former Super Bowl champion pass-rusher

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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