Cowboys Trade Odighizuwa, Boost Draft Picks

0:00On April 23rd, Dallas Cowboys just shipped out defensive tackle Osa Odeezua to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 third round. Pick, slotted at number 92 overall. They were hurting for day two selections heading into the draft, and this move beef-sepped their haul without much cap drama. After grabbing Quinn and Williams at the trade deadline, their defensive tackle spot got crowded fast, especially with Kenny Clark already locked in on. A big deal. Trading, Odeezua clears the log jam and nets them that valuable mid-round pick they desperately needed. Odeezua, balled out for Dallas last year, topping the team with 52 pressures and a 13.6% pass rush win rate per PFF. Dude was durable too, suiting up for all 17 games, but with the new vets in place, it made sense to cash in now. Some folks wonder why not flip the older Clark instead, since his pressure numbers weren't as sharp. Thing is, Odeezua likely fetched a better return, and Dallas couldn't pass up stocking that draft cabinet.

1:04Now they roll into the 2026 draft with picks at 12 and 20 in the first round. 92 and 112 in the third, plus 3. Fifth and a seventh, setting them up solid for a rebuild push. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.