Epenesa, Buffalo’s 2020 second-round pick, has appeared in 91 games with 19 starts, posting 29 tackles for loss and 24 sacks across six seasons. He served as a rotational defensive end for the Bills and helped them reach the playoffs in each year he was with the club.
From Buffalo’s perspective, there may be limited interest in bringing him back. The Bills had ample opportunity to extend or re-sign him earlier in free agency—more than six weeks into the market—and there hasn’t been movement indicating a plan to re-sign him.
If Miami did not secure the pass rusher it targeted, a post-draft signing for Epenesa could be on the table. Teams often finalize veteran free-agent deals after the draft to fill remaining gaps, and the Dolphins could be eyeing that path.
The situation unfolds as the Dolphins, Bills and their rivals prepare for a busy offseason, with the Bills balancing their draft plan at No. 26 against the possibility of veteran help arriving after the event.
As the draft approaches, Epenesa’s potential move remains fluid. Either outcome—him joining the Dolphins or remaining a free agent—will depend on how both sides evaluate needs in the coming weeks.
