A.J. Epenesa

Buffalo Bills, Defensive End
Age: 27y-5m-22d (Sep 15, 1998)
Exp: 6 Years
Country: US
College: Iowa
Drafted: Round 2 (#54 overall), 2020
Agent(s): Patrick Collins, Jimmy Sexton (CAA Football)
2026 Cash

$0

Career Earnings

$20,602,675

2024-2025 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$6,560,000
Total GTD:
$10,060,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2020-2023 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $5,877,299
Average Salary:
$1,469,325
Signing Bonus:
$1,834,399
GTD at Sign:
$2,711,550
Total GTD:
$2,711,550
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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Seasons

6 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$20,602,675

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2020 22
Active
$2,619,050
$2,619,050
2021 23
Active
$877,150
$3,496,200
2022 24
Active
$1,144,300
$4,640,500
2023 25
Active
$1,411,450
$6,051,950
2024 26
Active
$8,370,725
$14,422,675
2025 27
Active
$6,180,000
$20,602,675
Total      
$20,602,675
$20,602,675
Total
$20,602,675

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $10,927,900 $5,834,400 - $1,435,000 $200,000 $1,545,375 $20,602,675
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2020
22
$610,000
$1,834,400
$174,650
$2,619,050
$2,619,050
2021
23
$877,150
$877,150
$3,496,200
2022
24
$1,144,300
$1,144,300
$4,640,500
2023
25
$1,411,450
$1,411,450
$6,051,950
2024
26
$1,125,000
$4,000,000
$1,435,000
$100,000
$1,370,725
$8,370,725
$14,422,675
2025
27
$5,760,000
$100,000
$6,180,000
$20,602,675
Total
$10,927,900
$5,834,400
$1,435,000
$200,000
$1,545,375
$20,602,675
$20,602,675
Total
$10,927,900
$5,834,400
$1,435,000
$200,000
$1,545,375
$20,602,675

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $10,927,900 $5,834,400 - $1,435,000 $200,000 $1,545,375 $20,602,675

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 BUF 15 - 16 COVID-19
  • Jan 09, 2026 Fined $14,491 Removal of the Helmet against New York (NYJ)
  • Dec 05, 2025 Fined $11,593 Taunting against Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Nov 22, 2024 Fined $15,400 Hip-Drop Tackle against Kansas City (KC)
  • Sep 03, 2024 Converted $1.435M of 2024 salary into signing bonus, adding 1 additional void year, clearing $1.148M of cap with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Mar 11, 2024 Signed a 2 year $12 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Oct 13, 2023 Fined $21,855 Roughing the Passer against Jacksonville (JAC)
  • May 08, 2020 Signed a 4 year $5.87 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Apr 24, 2020 Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 2 (#54 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Jan 09, 2026 Removal of the Helmet against New York (NYJ) $14,491
Dec 05, 2025 Taunting against Pittsburgh (PIT) $11,593
Nov 22, 2024 Hip-Drop Tackle against Kansas City (KC) $15,400
Oct 13, 2023 Roughing the Passer against Jacksonville (JAC) $21,855
Fines: 4 $63,339
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 BUF 16 2 438 38.69 3 29 15 14 0 2
2024 BUF 17 13 612 56.35 6 39 23 16 2 0
2023 BUF 15 1 387 33.28 7 20 9 11 1 2
2022 BUF 15 2 375 34.69 7 16 13 3 2 0
2021 BUF 14 0 330 27.55 2 14 8 6 0 0
2020 BUF 14 1 291 26.70 1 14 11 3 0 0

Calculated Market Value

$6.4M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 2 years, $12,878,078
  • Avg. Salary: $6,439,039
  • NFL Rank: 337

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: -
  • Avg. Salary: -

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare A.J. Epenesa to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Patrick Jones 2 $15,000,000 $7,500,000 26
Anthony Nelson 2 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 28
Samson Ebukam 3 $24,000,000 $8,000,000 27
Yetur Gross-Matos 2 $18,000,000 $9,000,000 26
Averages 2 $16,750,000 $7,375,000 26.8

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Epenesa's current age (27), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
2 $13,350,000 $6,675,000

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Epenesa statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % Tackles/Gm Sacks/Gm Stops/Gm QB Hurries/Gm Rating
Patrick Jones
2023-2024
 94.12 48.60 1.25 0.25 1.25 1.12 46.90
Anthony Nelson
2023-2024
 97.06 43.24 1.33 0.21 0.79 0.88 58.05
Samson Ebukam
2021-2022
 94.12 51.70 1.31 0.30 1.47 1.69 67.95
Yetur Gross-Matos
2022-2023
 85.29 68.15 1.28 0.24 1.45 0.93 58.30
Average 92.65 52.92 1.29 0.25 1.24 1.16 57.80
A.J. Epenesa
2024-2025
 97.06 47.47 1.15 0.26 1.30 0.85 56.70
Pct Change 4.76 -10.30 -10.85 4.00 4.84 -26.72 -1.90
Median Prime % Change -1.90%
Average Prime % Change -5.17%

Calculated Market Value: A.J. Epenesa

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
2 years, $12,878,078 $6,439,039
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