Tue Mar 04 12:50:00 UTC 2025: **Cowboys Scramble to Extend Odighizuwa Before Franchise Tag Deadline**

**FRISCO, TX** – The Dallas Cowboys are in a flurry of activity as they race against the clock to finalize contract extensions before Tuesday’s franchise-tag deadline. Defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa is the primary focus, with the team expected to utilize the franchise tag if a long-term deal isn’t reached. This strategy buys the Cowboys more time to negotiate with their key defender before free agency begins next week.

The team’s offseason plans hinge on several key players. In addition to Odighizuwa, the Cowboys are also working to extend Micah Parsons. Resolving these two situations will significantly impact their approach to free agency, where they face decisions on players like DeMarcus Lawrence, Jourdan Lewis, Rico Dowdle, and Chauncey Golston.

One key piece of the puzzle is already in place: The Cowboys plan to place a second-round tender on restricted free agent KaVontae Turpin, committing $5.34 million. While this doesn’t guarantee Turpin’s return, any team wanting to sign him would forfeit a valuable draft pick. This reflects the team’s high regard for Turpin, who led the league in kickoff return yards (904) and emerged as a significant offensive threat with 31 receptions for 420 yards and two touchdowns.

Although unrestricted free agents Carl Lawson and Chauncey Golston may depart, the Cowboys also hope to retain punter Bryan Anger and long snapper Trent Sieg. The team’s focus is clear: securing key players to build on last season’s success.

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