A.J. Epenesa

Buffalo Bills Defensive End A.J. Epenesa addresses the media on Monday, January 27th. Topics include: processing the emotions of another tough postseason loss, the challenge of facing Kansas City in the playoffs, and areas where the team can improve, including defensive line pressure and containing Patrick Mahomes' mobility. Epenesa reflects on his individual growth this season, his plans to recharge during the offseason, and the invaluable mentorship he received from Von Miller. Looking ahead, he expresses confidence in continuing to improve and helping the team achieve its goals next season.

Buffalo Bills Defensive End AJ Epenesa meets with the media Thursday after practice. Topics Include: Winning close games throughout his career in the NFL, the mindset of the defensive line group, and leaning on his experience in clutch moments.

Bills Defensive End A.J. Epenesa meets with the media on Monday, January 8th. Topics include: maintaining consistency and fundamentals heading into the playoffs, lessons learned from previous postseason losses, the challenge of communicating amidst a loud home crowd, the strategy for pressuring rookie quarterback Bo Nix in his first playoff appearance, the importance of linebacker Terrel Bernard's return, and the team's focus on improving third-down defense against a mobile talented Broncos offense.

Bills Legends Steve Tasker and Eric Wood break down the top plays from the 40-14 win over the Jets in Week 17 on this edition of Chopping Wood!

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Defensive End A.J. Epenesa addressed the media after the 40-14 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday December 29th. Topics include: DT Jordan Phillips interception, the defensive line getting more sacks, the success DE Greg Rousseau is having this season, and being undefeated at home this season.

Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa's takedown of New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers results in safety.

Bills DE A.J. Epenesa joined One Bills Live after practice and talked about the defensive line adjustments for this weekend's game in Detroit. He discussed the AFC standings and the teams contending with them at the top. He then talked about the team's mentality entering their Week 15 matchup against the Lions and the players who have stepped up this season. Finally, he answered a fan question in this week's Timbits® Timeout presented by Tim Hortons.

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Bills Defensive End A.J. Epenesa addressed the media on Wednesday, October 30th after practice. Topics include: playing with the right mindset, starting fast, having Von Miller back on the field, stopping the opposing team from scoring, Dawuane Smoot's contribution to the team and facing the Miami Dolphins against Tua Tagovailoa.

Bills Defensive End A.J. Epenesa meets with the media following practice on Wednesday October 23rd. Topics include: Going up against Seahawks Linebacker Tyrel Dodson on Sunday, putting hits up early, and what it's going to take to defend against Quarterback Geno Smith.

Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa zooms past New York Jets tackle Tyron Smith en route to powerful sack of quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Bills Defensive End A.J.Epenesa addressed the media after practice. Topics included: competing against Derrick Henry, competing against Lamar Jackson, helping new/rookie players, tactics to beat a tough Ravens team, playing physical and playing through adversity.

Buffalo Bills Defensive End A.J. Epenesa meets with the media following the 47-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Topics Included: Defending the run well leading to success in the pass rush, focusing on the fundamentals in game preparation, and the team feeding off the energy of the crowd on Monday Night.

Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa's powerful bear-hug tackle yields sack of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawerence in their Week 3 matchup.

Bills Defensive End A.J. Epenesa addresses the media following a 34-28 Bills win against the Arizona Cardinals. Topics included: his sleeping habits, Josh Allen putting his body on the line for a team win, overcoming adversity, team bonding and making improvements as a team.

Watch as Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa, and Buffalo Bills defensive tackles Ed Oliver and DaQuan Jones talk about the 2024 Buffalo Bills defensive line group. Presented by Paramount+.

Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa meets with the media at training camp. Topics include: his approach coming into training camp, praising defensive coordinator Bobby Babich 's play calling, DE Dawuane Smoot's powerful and positive impact on and off the field, setting a good standard for the rookies at camp, and his mindset for the upcoming season.

Watch as the 2024 Buffalo Bills players arrive to mandatory minicamp!

Bills Defensive End A.J. Epenesa addressed the media on March 12th after re-signing. Topics included: anxiety going into free agency, his excitement to be back on the Bills, reuniting with DaQuan Jones, his confidence going into next season, his big plays from last season, his rib injury, his confidence in the team and his teammates, off season training, working with a new defensive line coach, working with Leonard Floyd last season and reuniting with Greg Rousseau.

Defensive End A.J. Epenesa addressed the media after practice on January 17th. Topics include: the rivalry against the Kansas Chiefs, playing with a chip on your shoulder, playing in some memorable games against the Chiefs, what it means to have the Bills mafia behind them, playing the Chiefs at home in the playoffs, and what it meant to be able to come into the facility today.

Buffalo Bills players A.J. Epenesa and Greg Rousseau sat down with Bills team reporter, Maddy Glab for another episode of Inside The Charge! A.J. and Greg talked their game day fits and fashion, their favorite video games, anime television shows, pizza parties and much more!

A.J. Epenesa intercepts the Patrick Mahomes pass vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 12/10/2023

Bills Defensive End AJ Epenesa addresses the media following the Bills 24-22 loss to the Denver Broncos. Topics include: what the Bills need to do to recover from this loss and how the team can respond to adversity through the season.

The Buffalo Bills' defensive front nabs back-to-back sacks of Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson.

A.J. Epenesa jumped on a Microsoft Teams call with Frank, a longtime Bills fan living in Cincinnati to surprise him with tickets to see the Bills play the Bengals on Sunday Night Football. You won't believe his reaction! Presented by Microsoft.

The defense produced a disruptive day during Monday's practice.

Why Taylor Rapp, Christian Benford, A.J. Epenesa and others are important defensive pieces for the 2024 season

Read how Rapp, a Chinese American, and Epenesa, a Somoan American, represent their cultures on Sundays and beyond.

Read about why the two defensive linemen wanted to come back to Buffalo and what they think of the defensive staff ahead of the 2024 season.

Epenesa tied his career-high in sacks (6.5) in 2023

Stats Bills fans should know about the defense after a big Week 3 win

The Bills host the Colts in the first preseason game of the year

The energy and intensity of the group is shining during training camp

As we recognize AAPI Heritage Month, Bills DL A.J. Epenesa and Bills Legend Lauvale Sape think there are a lot of great values we can take from their Samoan culture. 

Four players returned to the team on Wednesday.

The Bills also placed two players on the practice squad/COVID-19 list.

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After two padded practices, Epenesa explains how he's learning the defense and what he thinks about life in the NFL.

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