The Dallas Cowboys lock up their best defensive tackle for the foreseeable future.
The Dallas Cowboys have taken care of one of their biggest offseason priorities.
After much speculation that they might be priced out due to his elevated play, the Cowboys signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to a four-year, $80M deal that includes $58M guaranteed and has a $20M signing bonus.
Cowboys and DT Osa Odighizuwa reached agreement today on a four-year, $80 million deal that includes $58 million guaranteed and a $20 million signing bonus.
Odighizuwa’s agent Sam Leaf Ireifej negotiated and confirmed the deal. pic.twitter.com/G96RihxqFQ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 4, 2025
Odighizuwa is coming off of his best season yet on the NFL level. He set career highs in tackles (47), sacks (4.5), and quarterback hits (23). Per Pro Football Focus, Odighizuwa ranked third in pressures (60) and fifth in hurries (39) amongst defensive lineman in 2024. Also, his 78.5 pass-rush grade ranked 11th (second-best of his career).
With Odighizuwa locked in, the Cowboys have a guy that can be very solid against the run and provide a good pass rush help in the middle of the defensive line. It was also important to secure a talented player to play alongside Mazi Smith while he continues to develop. Of course, the Cowboys should certainly look for another addition or two on the defensive line in April’s NFL draft because they simply need more quality players in that area.
Dallas is now in a position to turn their efforts into getting something long-term done with All-Pro linebacker/edge Micah Parsons, and preferably sooner rather than later so that the Cowboys can get more wiggle room to hopefully add more quality players in free agency.
