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Eagles Sign DE Epenesa, Add Guard Jordan, Waive Two LBs

6/11/2026

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Epenesa Signed

The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive end A.J. Epenesa on Wednesday.
The signing followed a failed physical that voided his March 29 deal with the Cleveland Browns.
Epenesa, a 2020 draft pick, played all 16 games in 2025 with 32 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
The Eagles signed guard Michael Jordan, a 2019 pick who started 11 of 12 Buccaneers games.
The Eagles waived linebackers Chandler Martin and Isiah King.

Summary

Eagles Cut Smith

The Eagles cut three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Za’Darius Smith from their reserve/retired list, signaling a possible comeback.
Smith appeared in five games (two starts) last season, recording 10 tackles, 1.5 sacks and three quarterback hits before retiring on Oct. 13.
The roster moves free cap space as the Eagles reshape the edge-rush group after A.J. Epenesa’s free-agency tour of the Miami Dolphins yielded no deal.

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Eagles Snag Epenesa

The Eagles signed DaQuan Epenesa in June for less after the Browns’ $5 million offer collapsed, pending a physical that could prove harmless or waste a roster spot.
Howie Roseman said the move shows the Eagles’ tactic of exploiting other teams’ hesitations to add cheap talent.
The signing follows a $98 million extension for Jonathan Greenard and large contracts for Bryce Huff and Josh Sweat, tightening the cap.

History

Historical Context

On March 1 1993 the NFL replaced Plan B with a free-agency system after earlier antitrust battles, and owners later settled a 2011 antitrust case that avoided $320 million in benefits for an uncapped year. The Eagles now echo that shift, using cap-pressure tactics to sign A.J. and DaQuan Epenesa after failed physicals in 2024 to bolster their roster.

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Epenesa Signed

The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive end A.J. Epenesa on Wednesday.
The signing followed a failed physical that voided his March 29 deal with the Cleveland Browns.
Epenesa, a 2020 draft pick, played all 16 games in 2025 with 32 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
The Eagles signed guard Michael Jordan, a 2019 pick who started 11 of 12 Buccaneers games.
The Eagles waived linebackers Chandler Martin and Isiah King.

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