Why 49ers’ trade for Osa Odighizuwa gives defensive line an immediate boost

The 49ers have traded with the Cowboys to acquire defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, with San Francisco sending its third-round pick of the 2026 NFL Draft to Dallas in exchange.The 49ers’ defensive line only registered 20 quarterback sacks during the 2025 NFL season, the third-lowest total in franchise history. With the addition of Odighizuwa, the group gets an immediate upgrade.Odighizuwa brings speed to the interior of the 49ers’ line, which has required opposing offenses to counter by sending more than one player to stop him.According to Next Gen Stats, the interior star has generated 32 pressures when double teamed since the start of 2024, which is the second most in the league. Odighizuwa’s 9.1-percent pressure rate on those pass rushes is third highest in that span (minimum 200 double teams). Osa Odighizuwa has generated 32 pressures when double teamed since the start of 2024, 2nd most in the NFL. Odighizuwa's 9.1% pressure rate on those pass rushes is 3rd highest in that span (min. 200 double teams). Visit https://t.co/WZDmtqSggw for more @49ers offseason analysis. https://t.co/MZKxUOQY6H pic.twitter.com/7y2cPDspCo —...