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Cowboys' Osa Odighizuwa: Competition for snaps growing
Osa Odighizuwa faces increased competition for snaps at defensive tackle in 2024.The 2021 third-round pick has emerged as a reliable 3-technique at defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys, and Odighizuwa recorded a career-high 46 tackles over 17 regular-season games last season with 3.0 sacks. Last year's first-round pick Mazi Smith is expected to take a step forward in his development though, and Dallas added veteran Jordan Phillips to the DT mix during training camp, with free agent Linval Joseph also expected to sign in the coming days. That gives new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer plenty of options in the middle of the defensive line, but it also makes it unlikely that Odighizuwa will see the career-high 601 snaps he got in 2023.
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Cowboys' Osa Odighizuwa: Full go Friday
Osa Odighizuwa (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.The 25-year-old logged limited practices both Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to record a full session Friday and now has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest. Odighizuwa has appeared in eight games for Dallas this season, recording 27 total tackles, including five tackles for loss and three sacks.
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Cowboys' Osa Odighizuwa: Nursing hamstring injury
Osa Odighizuwa (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.It's not clear at this point when Odighizuwa picked up the hamstring issue nor how severe it might be. Either way, if he can't practice in full Friday, he'll be in danger of missing his first game this season.
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Cowboys' Osa Odighizuwa: Two sacks in Sunday's rout
Osa Odighizuwa recorded four tackles, including two sacks, in Sunday's 40-0 win over the Giants.It was a huge night for the Dallas defense, and Odighizuwa tied Dorance Armstrong for the team lead in sacks as the Dallas Cowboys' pass rush brought down Daniel Jones seven times in total. Odighizuwa only had six sacks in 33 games through his first two years in the NFL, so he's unlikely to repeat this performance any time soon, but the defensive tackle is a key part of what could be the most dangerous unit in the league this season.
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Cowboys' Osa Odighizuwa: Available on Thanksgiving
Osa Odighizuwa (knee) is active for Thursday's game against the Giants, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.Odighizuwa was listed as a limited participant on the Dallas Cowboys' practice reports all week, but he's been cleared to play through his knee injury in Week 12. Over two games since the Week 9 bye, he's racked up three tackles (two solo).
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Cowboys' Osa Odighizuwa: Limited in practice Monday
Osa Odighizuwa (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the Dallas Cowboys' injury report Monday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.Odighizuwa recorded one tackle while logging a season-low 18 defensive snaps during Sunday's 40-3 win over the Vikings. However, he appears to have come away from this game with a knee injury, though the exact nature and severity of this issue are still unknown. Odighizuwa has recorded 39 tackles and two sacks over 10 games this season, and he'll have two more practices to increase his activity before Dallas' matchup against the Giants on Thanksgiving Day. Otherwise, Carlos Watkins and Neville Gallimore could stand to see increased roles, as Johnathan Hankins (illness) did not participate in Monday's practice.
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Cowboys' Osa Odighizuwa: Actived from COVID-19 list
Osa Odighizuwa was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.Odighizuwa missed the Dallas Cowboys' win over the Giants in Week 15. However, in addition to being activated, he was also able to suit up for practice Thursday, lining him up for a return on Sunday against Washington. Across 13 games this season, Odighizuwa has recorded 30 total tackles with two sacks while playing a prominent role along the defensive line.
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Cowboys' Osa Odighizuwa: Out Sunday
Osa Odighizuwa was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and will not play Sunday against the Giants, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.Odighizuwa reportedly has tested positive for the virus and will subsequently miss his first game of the season. With Trysten Hill also landing on the aforementioned list, expect Neville Gallimore, Carlos Watkins and Justin Hamilton to shoulder the majority of the interior defensive line snaps.
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Cowboys' Osa Odighizuwa: Harries Hurts in Monday's rout
Osa Odighizuwa recorded four tackles and 1.5 sacks in Monday's 41-21 win over the Eagles.Even with DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) on IR and Randy Gregory getting back up to game speed, the Dallas Cowboys still got plenty of pressure on Jalen Hurts, with Odighizuwa leading the way and picking up his first career NFL sack. The 2021 third-round pick had only three tackles through his first two games, but he's showing signs of developing into a disruptive presence in the middle of the Dallas defensive line.