Overview

• The Dallas Cowboys plan to place a $25.1 million franchise tag on defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa if a long-term deal is not reached by Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline.
• Odighizuwa, a 26-year-old defensive anchor, recorded career-high stats in 2024, including 4.5 sacks and 54 pressures, second only to Micah Parsons on the team.
• The franchise tag would give the Cowboys until July 15 to negotiate a long-term contract, but it risks limiting financial flexibility for other deals.
• Micah Parsons, a key defensive player with 52.5 career sacks, is seeking a lucrative extension, potentially surpassing Nick Bosa's $170 million contract.
• Balancing Odighizuwa's tag and Parsons' extension poses significant salary cap challenges for the Cowboys, who aim to retain their defensive core.