Osa Odighizuwa

49ers DE Osa Odighizuwa returned to practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Odighizuwa sat out practice on Wednesday due to soreness. He was back on the field on Thursday.

The Cowboys traded DT Osa Odighizuwa to the 49ers for a third-round pick.

Fantasy Impact

Odighizuwa is the second defensive lineman traded by Dallas on the day. He has totaled 17.0 sacks in five seasons in Dallas. He'll add more depth on the 49ers defensive line.

Defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa and the Dallas Cowboys have reached terms on a four-year, $80 million deal for him to remain in Dallas.

Fantasy Impact

Odighizuwa has emerged as a presence in the middle of the Cowboys' defense, recording career-high numbers of 4.5 sacks, 47 tackles, and 23 QB hits. While he has not been the most consistent run defender, the 26-year-old defensive tackle has shown plenty of promise in the passing game (70.0+ pass-rushing grade). This helps avoid him playing on the franchise tag in 2025.

The Cowboys plan to utilize the franchise tag on DT Osa Odighizuwa.

Fantasy Impact

That is unless the two sides can reach an agreement on a long-term deal before Tuesday. The franchise tag is projected at $25.1 million. It would likely be better for Dallas cap wise if the two sides can reach an agreement on a long-term contract.

The Cowboys are “working on a deal with DT Osa Odighizuwa.”

Fantasy Impact

Odighizuwa did not sign an extension with Dallas last offseason, but it appears the two sides will now agree to a new deal. He racked up 60 quarterback pressures last season, which was good for third in the NFL at his position.