NFL Combine Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Close to Signing Possible Bengals Free Agent Target Osa Odighizuwa

The Bengals desperately need to upgrade their defensive line this offseason.
Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa (97) during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa (97) during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images / Peter Casey-Imagn Images

INDIANAPOLIS — The Dallas Cowboys could be closing in on a long-term contract extension with defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa.

There are rumblings about the 26-year-old getting $21 million per season from the Cowboys.

Cowboys' DT Osa Odighizuwa named 'secret superstar' and 2024 breakout  candidate by PFF

If Dallas does sign him, it would take away a key piece of this year’s free agent class. Odighizuwa is an ideal target for the Bengals in free agency. They desperately need to bolster their interior pass rush.

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The Cowboys picked Odighizuwa in the third round (75th overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft. He’s considered one of the top defensive tackle in this year’s free agent class alongside Milton Williams.

Dallas began the week negotiating with Odighizuwa’s agent. If the Bengals were going to make a splash in free agency, it would likely be at defensive tackle.

Odighizuwa had 47 tackles and 4.5 sacks last season. He’s played in 67 of 68 career games and started all 17 games in each of the past three seasons.

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