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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 ...

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Rumblings / August 4

James Cook hold-in, A.J. Epenesa excels at training camp

Plus, the latest on James Cook’s apparent hold-in. The Buffalo Bills returned to the practice field Sunday morning following their popular Return of the Blue and Red session at Highmark Stadium, and defensive end A.J.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

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.

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.

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.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

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.

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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.

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.

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 / Pro Football Rumors / March 11, 2024

Bills to re-sign DE

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

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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