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Cowboys Trade Osa Odighizuwa to 49ers Amid Emotional Farewell

4/2/2026

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Osa Odighizuwa was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the San Francisco 49ers as part of a defensive personnel adjustment.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he and Odighizuwa wept during their conversation.
Odighizuwa spent five years with the Cowboys and faces a tough transition, including the move from Texas to California.
Ultimately, team interests take precedence over player preferences, underscoring the harsh realities of the NFL business.

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Story summary

Osa Odighizuwa was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the San Francisco 49ers as part of a defensive personnel adjustment.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he and Odighizuwa wept during their conversation.
Odighizuwa spent five years with the Cowboys and faces a tough transition, including the move from Texas to California.
Ultimately, team interests take precedence over player preferences, underscoring the harsh realities of the NFL business.