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Cowboys sign defensive lineman Adedayo Odeleye from IPP program

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Cowboys sign defensive lineman Adedayo Odeleye from IPP program
Summary

The Dallas Cowboys have signed defensive lineman Adedayo Odeleye from the NFL's International Pathway Program. Odeleye, 28, is a 6-foot-5, 271-pound participant from the UK, previously with the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens. He has experience playing in Europe but has not yet participated in an NFL regular-season game. The Cowboys have a history with IPP players, having integrated international talent into their roster for several seasons. Odeleye's contract is a two-year deal worth $1.935 million, highlighting the team's commitment to developing players through the IPP.

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  • •Adedayo Odeleye joins Cowboys after stints with Texans and Ravens.
  • •Odeleye previously played for the Berlin Thunder in Europe.
  • •The Cowboys are historically supportive of the IPP initiative.
  • •Odeleye's contract includes a base salary of $885,000 for 2026.
  • •Dallas has worked with IPP players in seven of the last eleven seasons.
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  • 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys hope to turn IPP flier into defensive line success story
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A look at the Cowboys' 2026 IPP assignment and what his journey has been like.

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