{"id":30572,"date":"2025-03-05T01:56:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T01:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=30572"},"modified":"2025-03-05T01:56:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T01:56:59","slug":"dallas-cowboys-sign-standout-defender-to-monster-contract-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=30572","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Cowboys: Sign Standout Defender to Monster Contract Extension.."},"content":{"rendered":"

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As previously discussed on\u00a0Gridiron Heroics,\u00a0<\/em>the Dallas Cowboys were interested in retaining their star defensive tackle and contract negotiation talks have been going on for the past few weeks. Since today is the deadline to franchise or transition tag players, Dallas felt pressured to extend their standout defender before the deadline to tag players passed so they don\u2019t have to place a $25.1 million fully guaranteed tag. With four hours left to go, the Cowboys were able to get a deal done.<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys sign standout defender to monster contract extension<\/h2>\n
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Nov 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa (97) celebrates after a sack against the New York Giants during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of\u00a0NFL Network,\u00a0<\/em>the Cowboys and\u00a0Osa Odighizuwa\u00a0have agreed to a monster long-term contract extension. As Rapoport and Garafolo point out, the deal is for 4 years and is worth $80 million, with $58 million guaranteed. Instead of making $25.1 million with the franchise tag, Odighizuwa is making $5.1 million less than the tag but in return, gets long-term security.<\/p>\n