The 49ers had to up their original offer for Osa Odighizuwa
The 49ers initially offered a Day 3 pick for Osa Odighizuwa, per a report.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 17: Osa Odighizuwa #97 of the Dallas Cowboys stands on the sideline during the national anthem prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 17, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images Once the Dallas Cowboys invested in Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark, Osa Odighizuwa became expendable in their eyes. Ahead of the San Francisco 49ers trading for a star interior pass rusher, there were reports of teams monitoring Odighizuwa for a trade.
On Wednesday, ESPN went through each team’s free agency, and in the Cowboys section, they mentioned how the 49ers originally offered a Day 3 pick, but had to up their offer: One thing we heard: The 49ers initially thought the Cowboys were willing to trade Odighizuwa for monetary purposes and were offering a Day 3 pick in return. When they were informed the Cowboys were willing to keep Odighizuwa, the Niners gave up the No. 92 pick.
As a result, the Cowboys added their first Day 2 pick. The 49ers capitalized on the surplus at defensive tackle for the Cowboys. But did they get duped into thinking there were better offers out there?
From the report that teams were keeping an eye on Odighizuwa 24 hours before the deal, the Niners either offered a higher pick to ensure they got their guy or fell for a leak. Maybe. Maybe not.