Dallas signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa before the franchise tag deadline Tuesday, and Minnesota declined to give the tag to quarterback Sam Darnold, clearing the way for him to hit the open market next week.

Dallas signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa before the franchise tag deadline Tuesday and Minnesota declined to give the tag to quarterback Sam Darnold, clearing the way for him to hit the open market next week.

The Dallas Cowboys signed Osa Odghizuwa to an extension, setting the market for other defensive linemen including Milton Williams.

Acquiring Jonathan Allen could net the Vikings draft capital. There have been a few different options discussed for the Vikings to improve their interior pass rush. Osa Odighizuwa

The Cowboys won't be letting Osa Odighizuwa hit free agency. Dallas is expected to apply the non-exclusive franchise tag to the defensive tackle ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.

The defensive tackle joined Kay Adams on the Up & Adams Show to discuss his new deal, stating that his main objective was to have his mother and family taken care of for the future. Odighizuwa signed his contract with his mother, Abieyuwa, by his side.

According to NFL Media, Odighizuwa and Dallas have agreed to terms on a four-year contract, keeping him in the fold ahead of free agency. He was No. 10 on PFT’s list of top 100 free agents for this offseason.

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The Dallas Cowboys signed Osa Odighizuwa to new contract on Tuesday and head coach Brian Schottenheimer sent him a gift in celebration.

Veteran defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa signed a four-year contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys, the team announced Tuesday. A league source told UPI the pact is worth $80 million, including $52 million guaranteed.

Only two players were given the tag for 2025 before Tuesday’s deadline: Cincinnati receiver Tee Higgins and Kansas City guard Trey Smith.