OXNARD, CA — Something’s brewing in Dallas, and defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa is right at the center of it — literally and figuratively. The former third-round pick is entering a crucial year, but according to whispers from inside Cowboys training camp, Osa isn’t just playing for a starting role anymore — he’s playing for something bigger.
Insiders report that Osa has shown up to camp in the best shape of his career, adding noticeable explosiveness to his already dangerous interior rush. But that’s not the only thing raising eyebrows — he’s reportedly been taking snaps in unusual formations, suggesting that Dan Quinn (or his successor) may be cooking up a new role for him.
One source told reporters: “You don’t use a guy like that just to plug gaps anymore — he’s causing chaos.”
There’s even talk that Osa is stepping up as a locker room leader, vocal during drills and pulling younger D-linemen aside for technique breakdowns. With contract years looming for other key defenders, could Osa be positioning himself as the new cornerstone of the Cowboys’ front?
Or… is this a make-or-break year behind the scenes, with Dallas quietly evaluating how high — or how far — Osa can really go?
One thing’s clear: Osa Odighizuwa is no longer just a name on the depth chart. He’s either about to explode… or be at the heart of the Cowboys’ next big decision.
