Following an offseason hip injury, Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa has been limited throughout the team’s OTAs this year. Reporters have spotted the former Bruin in plain clothes on the side of practice, but according to Mike McCarthy, the team is practicing precaution with the defensive star.
As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for the summer months, a former 2021 draft pick has been named the team's most underrated player going into 2024. That player is Osa Odighizuwa.
Osa Odighizuwa is so underrated. The Dallas Cowboys’ defense underwent a makeover this offseason. Dan Quinn, who led Dallas’ defense for the past three seasons, took a job as the head coach of the Washington Commanders, opening the door for 67-year-old Mike Zimmer to succeed him as the Cowboys’ new DC.
It’s pretty difficult to fly under the radar as a member of America’s Team. The Dallas Cowboys spend the entire calendar year in the spotlight. Even when there’s nothing actually happening with the team, the networks find a way to shoehorn the Cowboys into the conversation.
It has been two months since Dan Quinn headed north to become the Commanders' Head Coach, and Dallas brought in coaching veteran Mike Zimmer to succeed him.
Do not forget that Osa Odighizuwa is also entering a contract year with the Cowboys. The Dallas Cowboys took a highly productive defensive player in the early part of the 2021 NFL Draft, one who has helped bolster the front of their defense over the three years since.
Osa Odighizuwa is a name the Cowboys should consider extending to get ahead of things. With Cowboys superstars Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons, and CeeDee Lamb the focal point of offseason contract talk, it’s no surprise that Osa Odighizuwa isn’t getting much attention.
With only Mazi Smith and Osa Odighizuwa under contract for 2024, the Cowboys have some work to do at defensive tackle this offseason. The Cowboys’ run defense is under fire once again this offseason.
Pro Football Focus showed Osa Odighizuwa quite a bit of love. Look at Pro Football Focus (PFF) showing Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa some love!
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With the 75th pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Osa Odighizuwa, defensive tackle from UCLA. The Cowboys had 11 picks in the 2021 draft, and much to the delight of new Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn, seven of those picks were on defense.
The latest Cowboys news heading into their bye week is here ‘Extremely Dangerous!’ Osa Odighizuwa Making ‘The Leap’ to Dallas Cowboys Stardom? - Anthony Licciardi, Fan Nation Osa Odighizuwa is showing he’s better than his third-round draft status.
At face value, a 17-point yield on defense isn’t much to get excited about. The Cowboys defense held their first two opponents in 2023 to 10 total points.
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa started the 2023 regular season on a tear after notching three sacks through the first two games, pacing fellow 2021 draft classmate Micah Parsons.
The Cowboys news is here. Osa Odighizuwa has become the pass-rushing DT Dallas has searched for. Quiet as it’s kept, there’s a breakout star on the interior
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa has aimed for improvement every game since he was drafted in 2021. ... and expects it to come again along with what he calls his "grown-man strength.'' Odighizuwa collected 43 total tackles (eight for loss), finishing the season with a missed-tackle percentage of only 2.3.
As good as the Dallas Cowboys defense was last year, it sounds absurd to believe they will be even better this season. The truth is they will be and for a good reason.
Expectations were high for defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa entering the 2022 season. The second-year lineman out of UCLA enjoyed a strong rookie season, starting 12 games and logging 616 defensive snaps.
Teams in the NFL have always been built on the NFL Draft. Sure, teams can win championships with trades and free-agent acquisitions; just look at the 2021 L.A.
The 9-4 Dallas Cowboys are favored by multiple scores Sunday against the 4-9 New York Giants. ... but now find themselves one man down. Cowboys starting defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa has tested positive for COVID-19, so the rookie third-round pick will miss Sunday’s game at Giants.
Dallas Cowboys rookie Osa Odighizuwa might just be about to learn a lesson taught him by old professor Tom Brady. On Thursday, the Dallas D-lineman was asked to address the “weaknesses” of the upcoming opponent Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ legendary star.
Odighizuwa might be underestimating just how much motivation Brady draws from slights both real and perceived.
Osa Odighizuwa has been undersized for his position at every level of his football career, yet the special traits he possesses have allowed him to overcome his size restrictions.
Even in a pandemic-shortened season, the 6-2, 280-pound lineman managed to shine. In seven games, Odighizuwa notched six tackles for loss, four sacks and 30 total stops.
OSA ODIGHIZUWA | UCLA | DT | #92 | rSr | 6020 | 280 | 4.74e | Portland, OR | David Douglas Overview: The younger brother of another UCLA star defender, interior defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa, is an impressive athlete who should garner a lot of interest as an interior penetrator.
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