Micah Parsons explains why he showed up to Cowboys' voluntary workouts despite no contract extension
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons doesn't normally attend the team's voluntary offseason workouts. So it was a big deal when Parsons, who is seeking a contract extension, decided this was the year to show up during the event.
Parsons explained his presence at offseason workouts Tuesday, praising new Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer in the process, per the team's website.
"Everyone's got a different perspective but, talking to Schotty, and [him] telling me how important it is for me to be there, and what he's trying to prove and show to the team — I just thought it was important. One, for me and my relationship with our new head coach to understand where he's coming from and help him in any way I can to go on this run. Schotty's showed up to my event, and Schotty's been around to try and build relationships. So I feel like we're at the point where if he asks for me to come in for the leadership aspect, and to be around the guys, and show face, that's something I wanna do for my coach.
"I mean, for me, it's not really like walking the walk. It's just me. Like I always said, I've wanted to be a Cowboy and being here, I feel like it's really just being me. I've been as real as possible since I've been here."
The Cowboys are in transition after parting ways with head coach Mike McCarthy in the offseason. Schottenheimer, who served as the team's offensive coordinator the past two seasons, was named the Cowboys' new head coach in January.
As part of that hiring, the Cowboys replaced multiple coaches on staff, including the team's defensive coordinator. Mike Zimmer was replaced by former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus for the 2025 season.
Given all that, Parsons felt it was best that he be present when the team met in the offseason. While he won't do any on-field work while he waits for a new deal, Parsons can use this time to learn Eberflus' new defense.
A new contract is probably on the way. Though nothing has been signed yet, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones implied both sides made progress in the offseason.
It sounds like there's still work do on that end, but Parsons showing up to voluntary workouts for the first time is probably a good sign that he sees himself staying in Dallas for the foreseeable future.
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