The Dallas Cowboys have executed a pair of trades involving their defensive line, sending defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to the San Francisco 49ers and defensive lineman Solomon Thomas to the Tennessee Titans, according to Adam Schefter.
In the first transaction, the Cowboys sent Odighizuwa to San Francisco to bolster the 49ers' interior defensive front. In a separate move, Dallas traded Thomas and a seventh-round draft pick to the Titans. The specific return for Odighizuwa in the San Francisco deal has not yet been fully disclosed.
Odighizuwa has been a consistent starter for the Cowboys' defense, known for his interior pass-rushing ability and reliability in the middle of the line. Thomas, a veteran who joined Dallas to provide depth, now heads to Tennessee as part of a package that includes draft capital. These moves represent a significant restructuring of the Cowboys' defensive front as they move two established contributors to new teams.
Further details regarding the draft compensation or players returning to Dallas in these deals are expected to follow as the trades are finalized with the league office. The moves suggest a shift in strategy for the Dallas interior defense as the season progresses.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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