NFL Trade Rumors: Cincinnati Bengals urged to target former $12M Buffalo Bills DE after Cleveland Browns’ last minute decision.(Image via X) The Cincinnati Bengals missed the playoffs for the third time in a row in the last season after they managed to win six games but lost eleven. As the Cincinnati Bengals marked a poor run on the field in the last season, the team seems to be working hard on their roster for the next season.
Cincinnati Bengals are encouraged to acquire star defensive end, AJ Epenesa, as the Cleveland Browns reportedly backed out
A few hours ago, Sports Illustrated’s Landon Belote suggested that the Cincinnati Bengals should look into acquiring the former Buffalo Bills’ star player, AJ Epenesa, after the Cleveland Browns backed out of signing a deal with him.The Sports Illustrated’s Landon Belote reported, “The Bengals should absolutely look to bring in Epenesa and bolster the depth of a defensive end room that is still severely lacking talent.”Landon Belote added, “As of now, the Bengals defensive end room consists of only Cedric Johnson and Isaiah Foskey behind Myles Murphy, Shemar Stewart, and the newly signed Mafe.”While the Cincinnati Bengals reportedly have not had a talk with AJ Epenesa yet, it seems to have sparked a debate.Though many feel AJ Epenesa could be a good addition to the team, others are hesitant, considering the Cleveland Browns’ backing out in the last minute.For the unversed, as per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, a source revealed that the Cleveland Browns were all set to sign a one year deal with the former Buffalo Bills’ star player, AJ Epenesa, on 18th March.As AJ Epenesa visited the Cleveland Browns’ facility last Monday, it was reported that the team did not feel “comfortable finalizing the deal after his physical.”At this point in time, the details of AJ Epenesa have not been confirmed as the star player has remained silent about the drama.Both the Cleveland Browns and AJ Epenesa have stayed away from commenting on the speculations.The 27 year old former Buffalo Bills’ defensive end, AJ Epenesa, showed a lot of commitment in the last season as he struggled with a foot and a neck injury but missed only one game for it.After having played in two playoffs, AJ Epenesa has proven to be a reliable and experienced defender in the league.The ex Buffalo Bills’ star player finished last season with 2.5 sacks, nine QB hits, and two tackles for loss