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Eagles sign AJ Epenesa; release Za'Darius Smith as minicamp continues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 11:39 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Eagles sign AJ Epenesa; release Za'Darius Smith as minicamp continues
Summary

During Cleveland Browns minicamp on June 10, 2026, AJ Epenesa was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles after a previous deal with the Browns was voided due to a failed physical. Epenesa had been a free agent for over two months before his signing. Meanwhile, Za'Darius Smith was released by the Eagles from the reserve/retired list, indicating he may seek to return to the NFL. Smith played five games last season before an unexpected retirement.

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  • •Eagles sign AJ Epenesa to a one-year deal
  • •Former Browns DE Za'Darius Smith released by the Eagles
  • •Smith retired abruptly last season after five games
  • •Epenesa went unsigned for over two months before signing
  • •Cleveland Browns minicamp is ongoing
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  • 11:39 PMYahoo Sports — NFL free agency: News on 2 former* Browns defensive ends
What they're saying
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As Cleveland Browns minicamp rolls on, 2 former edge players were in NFL free agency news: AJ Epenesa, Za’Darius Smith

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