Cowboys' Voluntary Workouts to Include Micah Parsons

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons arrived for voluntary workouts on Monday despite not having a contract extension in place.

The All-Pro pass rusher is reportedly seeking a $200 million deal, which would be the highest for a non-quarterback in NFL history.

His presence at the start of voluntary OTAs at The Star in Frisco, Texas eased concerns of a potential holdout for the Cowboys.

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In 13 games last season, the 25-year-old recorded 12 sacks, 43 tackles, and two forced fumbles.

Parsons has been selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first four seasons, with a career total of 256 tackles, 112 quarterback hits, 52.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries in 63 games.

If he does not receive a new contract this offseason, Parsons is set to earn around $24 million in the fifth year of his rookie deal in 2025.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stated earlier this month that the two sides have come to an agreement on "most of the issues."

In December, Parsons emphasized the importance of attending workouts, minicamps, and training camp.

"I need to be around the guys," he said. "There will be rookies and free agents, and chemistry is important. People know what I can do, but they also need to see me as a leader. So I need to be there for that."

The Cowboys also have a new head coach in Brian Schottenheimer and a new defensive coordinator in Matt Eberflus.

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Parsons stressed the importance of his presence at these events in December, saying, "So much of the defense relies on my play and presence, and others are lined up based on me. So it's crucial for me to be at OTAs, minicamp, and other events to build chemistry and rush together."