Fantasy Player Profile Osa Odighizuwa
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Agrees to four-year extension
The Cowboys and Odighizuwa agreed to terms Tuesday on a four-year, $80 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Dallas was expected to place the franchise tag on Odighizuwa, but the two sides managed to reach agreeable terms on a long-term deal before that proved necessary. The 27-year-old put together the best season of his career in 2024, with 47 tackles and 4.5 sacks across 17 regular-season appearances. His new deal reportedly includes $58 million guaranteed. For fantasy purposes, Odighizuwa looks slated to repeat as a high-end option in IDP formats that require starters at the defensive tackle…read more
Published: Tue, Mar 4 at 9:14am by Rotowire.com
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Likely set for franchise tag
The Cowboys plan to franchise tag Odighizuwa on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Fowler adds that Dallas and Odighizuwa are unlikely to reach a long-term deal by Tuesday, the last day teams can place the franchise tag on players this offseason. The 27-year-old posted career highs with 47 tackles and 4.5 sacks over 17 regular-season games in 2024. Odighizuwa is projected to receive $25.1 million if he's tagged, and he'd be considered one of the top available free agents if he hit the open market this offseason.
Published: Sun, Mar 2 at 12:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees career-high snap count
Odighizuwa played a career-high 816 snaps and finished with 47 tackles (25 solo), including 4.5 sacks, a pass breakup and a forced fumble in 2024.
Analysis: The fourth-year pro also started all 17 games, though Dallas' defense finished fourth to last in the league in rushing yards allowed. The 2021 third-round pick played out his rookie deal this year, and he will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
Published: Tue, Jan 7 at 7:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Competition for snaps growing
Odighizuwa faces increased competition for snaps at defensive tackle in 2024.
Analysis: The 2021 third-round pick has emerged as a reliable 3-technique at defensive tackle for the Cowboys, and Odighizuwa recorded a career-high 46 tackles over 17 regular-season games last season with 3.0 sacks. Last year's first-round pick Mazi Smith is expected to take a step forward in his development though, and Dallas added veteran Jordan Phillips to the DT mix during training camp, with free agent Linval Joseph also expected to sign in the coming days. That gives new defensive coordinator Mike…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 26 at 7:14am by Rotowire.com
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Full go Friday
Odighizuwa (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 25-year-old logged limited practices both Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to record a full session Friday and now has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest. Odighizuwa has appeared in eight games for Dallas this season, recording 27 total tackles, including five tackles for loss and three sacks.
Published: Fri, Nov 10 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Nursing hamstring injury
Odighizuwa (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It's not clear at this point when Odighizuwa picked up the hamstring issue nor how severe it might be. Either way, if he can't practice in full Friday, he'll be in danger of missing his first game this season.
Published: Thu, Nov 9 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Two sacks in Sunday's rout
Odighizuwa recorded four tackles, including two sacks, in Sunday's 40-0 win over the Giants.
Analysis: It was a huge night for the Dallas defense, and Odighizuwa tied Dorance Armstrong for the team lead in sacks as the Cowboys' pass rush brought down Daniel Jones seven times in total. Odighizuwa only had six sacks in 33 games through his first two years in the NFL, so he's unlikely to repeat this performance any time soon, but the defensive tackle is a key part of what could be the most dangerous unit in the league this season.
Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 7:19am by Rotowire.com
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Available on Thanksgiving
Odighizuwa (knee) is active for Thursday's game against the Giants, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Odighizuwa was listed as a limited participant on the Cowboys' practice reports all week, but he's been cleared to play through his knee injury in Week 12. Over two games since the Week 9 bye, he's racked up three tackles (two solo).
Published: Thu, Nov 24 at 12:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in practice Monday
Odighizuwa (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the Cowboys' injury report Monday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Odighizuwa recorded one tackle while logging a season-low 18 defensive snaps during Sunday's 40-3 win over the Vikings. However, he appears to have come away from this game with a knee injury, though the exact nature and severity of this issue are still unknown. Odighizuwa has recorded 39 tackles and two sacks over 10 games this season, and he'll have two more practices to increase his activity before Dallas' matchup against the Giants on Thanksgiving Day. Otherwise, Carlos Watkins and Neville…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 21 at 2:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Actived from COVID-19 list
Odighizuwa was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Odighizuwa missed the Cowboys' win over the Giants in Week 15. However, in addition to being activated, he was also able to suit up for practice Thursday, lining him up for a return on Sunday against Washington. Across 13 games this season, Odighizuwa has recorded 30 total tackles with two sacks while playing a prominent role along the defensive line.
Published: Thu, Dec 23 at 4:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Out Sunday
Odighizuwa was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and will not play Sunday against the Giants, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Odighizuwa reportedly has tested positive for the virus and will subsequently miss his first game of the season. With Trysten Hill also landing on the aforementioned list, expect Neville Gallimore, Carlos Watkins and Justin Hamilton to shoulder the majority of the interior defensive line snaps.
Published: Sat, Dec 18 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Harries Hurts in Monday's rout
Odighizuwa recorded four tackles and 1.5 sacks in Monday's 41-21 win over the Eagles.
Analysis: Even with DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) on IR and Randy Gregory getting back up to game speed, the Cowboys still got plenty of pressure on Jalen Hurts, with Odighizuwa leading the way and picking up his first career NFL sack. The 2021 third-round pick had only three tackles through his first two games, but he's showing signs of developing into a disruptive presence in the middle of the Dallas defensive line.
Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 7:55am by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | @DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
- Cowboys DT Osa Odighizuwa joins 'The Insiders' after 4-year, $80M contract Tuesday | 'The Insiders'Sun, Mar 9 at 5:23pm
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa speaks on "The Insiders" to share what it's been like since finalizing a 4-year contact with the Cowboys worth up to 80 million dollars.
- Cowboys, DT Osa Odighizuwa agree to 4-year, $80M dealTue, Mar 4 at 9:45am
The Dallas Cowboys and defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa come to terms with a four-year contract worth eighty million dollars with fifty-eight million dollars guaranteed.
- Rapoport: Cowboys working to get new deal for DT Osa OdighizuwaThu, Feb 27 at 2:31pm
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: Dallas Cowboys working to get new deal for defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa.
- Every Cowboys sack in 2024Thu, Jan 9 at 9:46am
Watch every sack by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2024 NFL Season.
- Cowboys force third turnover via Osa Odighizuwa's sack-fumble of Bryce Young on opening second-half playSun, Dec 15 at 12:27pm
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa and fumbles the ball which is recovered by Cowboys defensive end Chauncey Golston.
- Osa Odighizuwa brings down Swift in backfield for speedy TFLSun, Dec 10 at 6:24pm
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa brings down Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift in the backfield for a speedy tackle for a loss.
- Cowboys' top plays vs. Cardinals | Week 3Sun, Sep 24 at 4:58pm
Watch the Dallas Cowboys' top plays vs. the Arizona Cardinals in the Week 3 matchup.
- Osa Odighizuwa rains on Giants' parade for sack on Daniel JonesSun, Sep 10 at 7:36pm
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa rains on the New York Giants' parade for a sack on Giants quarterback Daniel Jones.
- Niners' first pass play of game ends with 9-yard sack by Osa OdighizuwaSun, Jan 22 at 3:52pm
San Francisco 49ers' first pass play of game ends with 9-yard sack by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa on Brock Purdy as Deebo Samuel is covered trying to set up a screen pass.
- Osa Odighizuwa's fourth sack of '22 comes vs. Howell for 5-yard lossSun, Jan 8 at 2:49pm
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa's fourth sack of '22 comes vs. Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell for a 5-yard loss.
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Up Next- Cowboys DT Osa Odighizuwa joins 'The Insiders' after 4-year, $80M contract Tuesday | 'The Insiders'Sun, Mar 9 at 5:23pm
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa speaks on "The Insiders" to share what it's been like since finalizing a 4-year contact with the Cowboys worth up to 80 million dollars.
- Cowboys, DT Osa Odighizuwa agree to 4-year, $80M dealTue, Mar 4 at 9:45am
The Dallas Cowboys and defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa come to terms with a four-year contract worth eighty million dollars with fifty-eight million dollars guaranteed.
- Rapoport: Cowboys working to get new deal for DT Osa OdighizuwaThu, Feb 27 at 2:31pm
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: Dallas Cowboys working to get new deal for defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa.
- Every Cowboys sack in 2024Thu, Jan 9 at 9:46am
Watch every sack by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2024 NFL Season.
- Cowboys force third turnover via Osa Odighizuwa's sack-fumble of Bryce Young on opening second-half playSun, Dec 15 at 12:27pm
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa and fumbles the ball which is recovered by Cowboys defensive end Chauncey Golston.
- Osa Odighizuwa brings down Swift in backfield for speedy TFLSun, Dec 10 at 6:24pm
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa brings down Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift in the backfield for a speedy tackle for a loss.
- Cowboys' top plays vs. Cardinals | Week 3Sun, Sep 24 at 4:58pm
Watch the Dallas Cowboys' top plays vs. the Arizona Cardinals in the Week 3 matchup.
- Osa Odighizuwa rains on Giants' parade for sack on Daniel JonesSun, Sep 10 at 7:36pm
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa rains on the New York Giants' parade for a sack on Giants quarterback Daniel Jones.
- Niners' first pass play of game ends with 9-yard sack by Osa OdighizuwaSun, Jan 22 at 3:52pm
San Francisco 49ers' first pass play of game ends with 9-yard sack by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa on Brock Purdy as Deebo Samuel is covered trying to set up a screen pass.
- Osa Odighizuwa's fourth sack of '22 comes vs. Howell for 5-yard lossSun, Jan 8 at 2:49pm
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa's fourth sack of '22 comes vs. Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell for a 5-yard loss.