The Dallas Cowboys are hopeful of reaching an agreement for a long-term contract with defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, who is set to hit free agency after playing out the final year of his rookie deal in 2024.

The Dallas Cowboys plan to use the franchise tag on defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa if a long-term deal is not reached by Tuesday's deadline, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano on Sunday.

Dan Graziano of ESPN reports that the Cowboys have enough work on a potential contract extension for DT Osa Odighizuwa this offseason that he wouldn’t be surprised if Dallas franchised him before next Tuesday’s deadline.