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Osa Odighizuwa Says He Has Cowboys Game ‘On the Dartboard’ After Trade to 49ers

He joins a refreshed 49ers interior that the team expects will help fix a pass rush that finished last in sacks last season.

Overview

  • The Cowboys traded defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 third-round pick in March 2026, a move the team announced as part of its offseason roster shifts.
  • San Francisco created short-term cap room and adjusted contracts in April so it could add Odighizuwa as an interior option for a defensive line that includes Nick Bosa, Alfred Collins and Mykel Williams.
  • Odighizuwa said on The Richard Sherman Podcast in May that he has the Week 10 matchup with Dallas "on the dartboard," using a dartboard and knife image to describe circling the November 15, 2026 game at AT&T Stadium.
  • The 49ers view Odighizuwa as a middle-of-the-lineup player who can help generate more interior pressure after the team finished last in the league in sacks last season.
  • Odighizuwa, who started 76 games for Dallas and has 17 career sacks, said the trade brought mixed emotions but that he is excited to chase a deep playoff run and pursue a Super Bowl ring with his new team.