Dallas Cowboys DTs Osa Odighizuwa and defensive tackle Mazi Smith on the field in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Cowboys' Osa Odighizuwa looks unstoppable in offseason workouts

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI
By Randy Gurzi | Last updated Jun 30, 2025 9:04 AM ET

The Dallas Cowboys got their offseason kicked off by signing defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to a four-year extension worth $80 million. Odighizuwa more than earned that deal following a breakout campaign in 2024, where he was one of the top interior pass rushers in the NFL.

Looking ahead, Odighizuwa is hoping to continue his growth. He was even in attendance for an offseason workout with Micah Parsons and several other defenders.

These workouts took place on the beach, which might have looked beautiful, but the sand made it tough to run. That didn’t stop Odighizuwa from putting on a clinic.

#Cowboys Osa Odighizuwa during his workout with Micah Parsons and Coach Lance Deane.

I believe Osa should earn his first Pro Bowl nomination this year. The defense would really benefit from No. 97 having a big year.

(: @LanceDeane on IG) pic.twitter.com/xbsgBVsGtx
— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) June 30, 2025

This past season, Odighizuwa had 47 tackles and 4.5 sacks. In four years, he now has 172 tackles and 13.5 sacks.

As impressive as he’s been since Dallas selected him in the 2021 NFL draft , Odighizuwa has yet to make it to the Pro Bowl. His continued growth coupled with new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ emphasis on attacking from the interior could be enough for him to finally accomplish that goal.

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