HC Mike McCarthy FURIOUS With Rookie DT Putting Himself Before the Team
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Talented Rookie DT’s Pay Frustration Sparks Locker Room Tension — Mike McCarthy Sends a Stern Warning
Osa Odighizuwa has been a consistent force on the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive line, known for his explosiveness and ability to wreak havoc in the trenches. Season after season, he’s proven his value on the field. But behind the scenes, a brewing frustration is threatening to spill over.
According to sources, Osa is increasingly unhappy with his paycheck — still locked into a modest rookie contract — while underperforming teammates, like former first-rounder Mazi Smith, earn significantly more.
“Some guys don’t have to earn it, and they still get rewarded. So what am I even grinding for?” Osa reportedly told teammates in a closed-door meeting.
The discontent hasn’t gone unnoticed. Head coach Mike McCarthy, already juggling the drama surrounding Micah Parsons’ contract situation, addressed the issue head-on during a recent team huddle.
“There’s no room here for jealousy. If you think money comes before effort, take a look in the mirror,” McCarthy said bluntly. “I don’t care how much you’re getting paid — I care how you play football.”
With the Cowboys’ locker room already on edge, this latest flare-up could be the spark that ignites a deeper rift. Unless the coaching staff can restore focus, what should be one of the NFL’s most dangerous defensive units could collapse under the weight of ego and resentment.
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