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Cowboys Send Veteran Defender to 49ers One Year After Big Extension

Cowboys Send Veteran Defender to 49ers One Year After Big Extension

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys have traded defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to the San Francisco 49ers for a third-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Odighizuwa had signed a big four-year extension with the Cowboys last year but will now join the 49ers to strengthen their defense.

Key Facts

  • The Dallas Cowboys traded Osa Odighizuwa to the San Francisco 49ers.
  • The 49ers will give the Cowboys a third-round draft pick in return.
  • Odighizuwa was originally a third-round pick by the Cowboys in 2021.
  • He signed a four-year, $80 million contract extension last year with Dallas.
  • The Cowboys decided to move on from Odighizuwa after a season of injuries and other changes.
  • In his career with Dallas, Odighizuwa had 17 sacks and two forced fumbles.
  • The 49ers aim to fill a defensive gap by adding Odighizuwa before the draft.

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