Dallas Cowboys Sign Osa Odighizuwa to Four-Year, $80 Million Contract

The deal secures the defensive tackle through 2028, avoiding the need for a franchise tag and solidifying Dallas' defensive line plans.

Osa Odighizuwa agreed to a four-year, $80 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $58 million guaranteed and a $20 million signing bonus.
The new contract places Odighizuwa among the top 15 highest-paid defensive tackles in the NFL, with an average annual salary of $20 million.
The Cowboys avoided applying the $25.1 million franchise tag by reaching the agreement before the deadline, ensuring long-term stability for the 26-year-old standout.
Odighizuwa posted career-best statistics in 2024, including 47 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and 23 quarterback hits, while starting all 17 games for the third consecutive season.
The signing highlights Dallas' focus on retaining key defensive players as the team prepares for additional contract negotiations, including with star pass rusher Micah Parsons.