Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones poised to place franchise tag on Osa Odighizuwa

The Dallas Cowboys appear intent on retaining their best interior defensive lineman following reports that they would apply the non-exclusive franchise tag on Osa Odighizuwa.

Reaching a long-term deal before the extended deadline on the 15th of July would benefit both parties, as playing on the tag would mean Odighizuwa would be due $25.1 million in 2025.

The Cowboys have limited cap space in 2025 and will be keen to negotiate a deal worth less than the tag value. Only four defensive tackles will earn more than the tag value as things stand.

Odighizuwa has steadily improved after being selected in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft and was a crucial anchor in the heart of the Cowboys' defensive line last season.

The 26-year-old enjoyed a breakout season, registering a career-high four-and-a-half sacks and 47 tackles while leading all Cowboys' defensive linemen with 860 snaps.

Despite weighing 280 pounds, Odighizuwa demonstrated his impressive burst by recording the second-quickest sack among all DTs in 2024 and forcing a turnover in the Cowboys' Week 15 30-14 win over the Carolina Panthers.

With Cowboys defensive tackles Linval Joseph and Carlos Watkins poised to hit free agency, news that owner and GM Jerry Jones is working to secure Odighizuwa's services will be welcomed by Cowboys fans.

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