Cowboys free agency chatter will ramp up now that the NFL combine is here, and they've made a decision on a key young player.

The Cowboys are in contract talks with Osa Odighizuwa, while the team hopes to retain the likes of Jourdan Lewis and Rico Dowdle. More at PFR.

The Cowboys are going to attempt to retain DT Osa Odighizuwa, putting the Parsons negotiations on the back burner, for now.

Levi Onwuzurike, BJ Hill are two free-agent DT targets who the Cowboys could use to replace the costly Osa Odighizuwa in 2025. | From @ReidDHanson

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins after stopping a run on the goal line in the second quarter of the NFL Week 8 game between the Bengals and the Philadelphia Eagles. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys may not be able to pay Osa Odighizuwa in free agency, meaning they will need to hit on what will likely be his replacement in the NFL Draft.