"The Cowboys retained the former third-round pick last offseason, signing him to a four-year, $80MM extension. Since then, the team has added plenty of additional depth at the position. Kenny Clark was acquired as part of the Micah Parsons blockbuster, and the Cowboys later traded for Quinnen Williams. Then today, the organization added a key depth piece in Otito Ogbonnia."
"Odighizuwa has established himself as a mainstay on the Cowboys defense. The 27-year-old has only missed a single regular season game through his five seasons in Dallas, and he's collected at least three sacks in each of the past four years. This includes a 2025 campaign where he tallied 3.5 sacks to go along with 44 tackles and a career-high 23 QB hits."
"On the flip side, Odighizuwa came off the bench for four of the team's final six games, an indication that the organization may view him as an equal to the likes of Clark and Williams. Further, there are some questions if the DT fits in Christian Parker's scheme, as the new DC tends to utilize longer defensive ends on the interior defensive line."
Odighizuwa, a Cowboys defensive tackle, faces potential trade interest from rival teams despite recently signing a lucrative four-year, $80MM contract extension. The Cowboys have significantly bolstered their defensive line depth by acquiring Kenny Clark and Quinnen Williams, and adding Otito Ogbonnia. While Odighizuwa remains the youngest with the most upside among the group, his contract status and crowded depth chart make him tradeable. The 27-year-old has been durable and productive, missing only one game in five seasons and recording at least three sacks annually. However, he came off the bench in four of the final six games, suggesting the organization views him as equal to newer acquisitions. Questions also exist regarding his fit in new defensive coordinator Christian Parker's scheme, which favors longer defensive ends on the interior line.
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