Cowboys Trade Odighizuwa, Boost 49ers' Pass Rush

0:00On March 12, the Dallas Cowboys shook up their defensive line right at the start of the 2026 NFL League year. In a quick 10-minute span on Wednesday, they traded veteran defensive tackle, Osa Odi Hizua, to the San Francisco 49ers for the 92nd. Overall pick in the third round. Moments later, they sent Solomon Thomas to the Tennessee Titans in a swap of late-round picks. This move stems from a crowded defensive tackle group after Dallas added pro-boulders Quinn and Williams in Kenny Clark. The trades clear $4.75 million in cap space for Odi Hizua alone, helping them meet the salary cap deadline. Under new coordinator Christian Parker, the team is switching to a 3-4 front, with a 27-year-old Odi Hizua no longer fit the physical needs. Amalus gave Dallas low marks on the deals. CBS sports handed a C-plus for the Odi Hizua trade, calling it a desperate financial step despite his strong production. The Thomas swap earned just the C, as the player had a quiet season with 27 tackles and no

1:04sacks. Meanwhile, the 49ers gained a big boost to their pass rush, which ranked last in the league with 26 in 2025. Odi Hizua brings 112 quarterback pressures from the past two years. Dallas Eyes using the pick to draft a true nose tackle while rotating Williams, Clark, and new edge rusher Rashan Gary. These changes position the Cowboys for a defensive rebuild heading into the draft, while San Francisco looks stronger in the NFC West playoff hunt.