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How do you feel about the state of the Cowboys defensive tackles?
The defensive tackle position abounds with questions for the 2025 Dallas Cowboys. For some, it’s how big a role they’ll have in this year’s rotation. For others, it’s whether or not they’ll even be part of it. From almost the top down, there’s a lot of room for competition in this year’s training camp.
We say “almost the top” because one guy, Osa Odighizuwa, has a pretty clear claim to the catbird seat. He just got a four-year, $80 million deal to return to Dallas, and many think he’ll be better than ever in Matt Eberflus’ scheme. That remains to be seen, of course, but it leaves no doubt as to Odighizuwa’s lead role with the team in 2025.
By our estimation, Odighizuwa is the only guaranteed DT on this season’s roster. Some are certainly more likely than others, and a couple would be shocking if they didn’t make it. But with a new coaching staff in town, carryovers from the last regime may not have the same security they would have otherwise. It makes for a far bigger roster bubble than you might think.
Mazi Smith
