5 Things to Know: Defensive Lineman Osa Odighizuwa
Defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa is headed to The Bay.
Originally drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round (75th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft, Odighizuwa spent five seasons in Dallas, where he developed into one of the league’s most consistent interior defenders. Here are five things to know about Odighizuwa:
49ers to Open 2026 Season vs. Rams in Melbourne on Sept. 10
The San Francisco 49ers will open the 2026 season on the international stage, taking on the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL’s first-ever regular season game in Melbourne, Australia.
The Week 1 matchup is set for Thursday, Sept. 10 at 5:35 p.m. PT at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Due to the 17-hour time difference, the 49ers will take the field Friday at 10:35 a.m. (AEST) in Melbourne, with the game airing live Thursday evening on the West Coast.
49ers Sign OL Robert Jones to a One-Year Deal; Re-Sign RB Patrick Taylor Jr.
The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed OL Robert Jones to a one-year deal and re-signed RB Patrick Taylor Jr. to a one-year deal. Jones (6-4, 322) originally entered the NFL after signing with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2021. Throughout his five-year NFL career with the Dolphins (2021-24) and Dallas Cowboys (2025), Jones has appeared in 49 regular season games (30 starts) and started in two postseason contests.