"Osa Odighizuwa had a Good Career in Dallas. He had 216 total tackles, 17 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles for the Cowboys in his five years as a Dallas Cowboy. As one of the lone bright spots in the middle of the defensive line for several years, the era has come to an end as he is going to the 49ers."
"The depth of the defensive tackle room made this trade possible and Osa will be missed in the Cowboys' locker room, but his playing style must not have fit Christian Parker's new defense. The cap saving is estimated to be around $4 million, which gets the Cowboys near even in cap space."
"The Dallas Cowboys gain a day two pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and clear some cap space while taking a $16 million hit on his contract. The San Francisco 49ers got a great man and great player to add to their defensive line."
Osa Odighizuwa's tenure with the Dallas Cowboys has ended following his trade to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick. During his five years with Dallas, Odighizuwa recorded 216 total tackles, 17 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. The trade became possible due to the Cowboys' improved defensive tackle depth, featuring Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark, Jay Toia, and Otio Ogbonnia. The move generates approximately $4 million in cap savings, though the Cowboys absorb a $16 million contract hit. While the third-round pick compensation appears modest for a player of Odighizuwa's caliber, the cap space necessity drove the decision. The 49ers acquire a quality defensive lineman while Dallas addresses immediate financial constraints.
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