The Cowboys land a valuable defensive boost at an incredibly low price
Osa Odighizuwa and Markquese Bell, two key defensive players, have signed deals that are creating a buzz, especially due to their low cost.
A surprising and cheap contract for Markquese Bell
Although Bell arrived as an undrafted free agent in 2022, he quickly stood out within the Cowboys, initially on special teams before earning a spot in the secondary.
Now, he has signed a three-year contract extension for just $12 million, a price many consider a steal for a player with such potential. With 94 tackles and two forced fumbles in his 2023 season, Bell proved to be much more than just a backup.

Even more surprising is that Dallas secured this deal at a considerably lower price than it could have been, as the safety had the option to receive a $3.2 million, one-year offer as a restricted free agent.
Osa Odighizuwa continues to solidify his place on the Cowboys defense
Defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa, on the other hand, also signed an extension earlier this month, a four-year, $80 million deal. This shows that the Dallas Cowboys are not only betting on their present but also on the strength of their defensive future.
With the restructuring of key contracts like CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott, the team is creating financial space while keeping its core talents within the organization.
With these moves, the Cowboys are showing that they don’t need to spend a fortune to build a solid defense. If these deals prove as effective as they seem, Dallas could be in a great position for the 2025 season.