Browns Sign Two Free Agents in One Night

Cleveland adds defensive end from Bills and wide receiver from Ravens

Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:03am

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The Cleveland Browns have signed a pair of free agents, one from the Buffalo Bills and another from the Baltimore Ravens, to help bolster their defense and offense. The team signed defensive end A.J. Epenesa from the Bills and wide receiver Tylan Wallace from the Ravens.

Why it matters

These signings address key needs for the Browns as they look to improve their roster ahead of the upcoming season. Epenesa provides depth and pass-rushing ability to the defensive line, while Wallace adds receiving talent and special teams contributions to the offense.

The details

Epenesa is a former second-round pick out of Iowa who spent six seasons with the Bills, recording 24.0 sacks. His best years came from 2022-2024 when he had 6.5, 6.5 and 6.0 sacks respectively. Wallace was a fourth-round pick by the Ravens in 2021 and has played 68 games for them, totaling 22 catches for 305 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive season was in 2024 with 11 catches for 193 yards and a TD.

  • The Browns signed both players on Tuesday night, March 19, 2026.

The players

A.J. Epenesa

A former second-round pick of the Buffalo Bills in 2020, Epenesa is a defensive end who has recorded 24.0 sacks over his six-year NFL career.

Tylan Wallace

A fourth-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in 2021, Wallace is a wide receiver who has played 68 games for the Ravens, totaling 22 catches for 305 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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The takeaway

These signings demonstrate the Browns' commitment to improving their roster through free agency, as they look to build on their recent success and make a push for the playoffs in the upcoming season.