The San Francisco 49ers’ acquisition of Osa Odighizuwa has been lauded by NFL executives.
According to Mike Sando of The Athletic, the trade for Odighizuwa was the 49ers’ move that ‘everyone liked’ most. Sando shared this sentiment after consulting with various NFL executives regarding offseason moves.
Widespread Approval for Odighizuwa Trade
The 49ers’ trade for Odighizuwa received universal praise. One executive stated, “That was a good get and a total upgrade.”
The 49ers have made other moves this offseason. The Mike Evans free agent signing stands out as one of the more exciting moves. Reacquiring Dre Greenlaw is another move.
Odighizuwa’s Potential Impact
Odighizuwa, a 27-year-old interior defensive lineman, has 17 sacks in his NFL career. The 49ers’ addition of Odighizuwa should be a huge pickup for their defence.
The 49ers might still need better edge rusher help. With Odighizuwa, they can focus on wide receiver, edge, and defensive back in the NFL Draft, the trade market, and free agency.
The 49ers made a few fun moves, like the Evans and Greenlaw signings. Of their moves thus far in the 2026 offseason, the Odighizuwa trade is the best the 49ers made.