The Dallas Cowboys kicked off minicamp this week at The Star in Frisco, Texas, with one of the biggest storylines being Micah Parsons showing up despite not having a new deal in place.
Parsons was present at the media practice session and had a nearly 30-minute conversation with owner Jerry Jones, but he did not participate in individual drills.
That all changed on Wednesday, for the second open practice.
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Joseph Hoyt of All DLLS shared the news and some shots of Parsons in action on social media.
Micah Parsons participated in some individual pass rush drills today. Not all. He started first by doing it with his helmet off before he put his helmet on and joined the rest of his teammates.
Here are a few shots of Parsons back in action.#Cowboys pic.twitter.com/WlURuHiaFO
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) June 11, 2025
Parsons' presence alone shows the change in culture under Brian Schottenheimer, with the star defender also speaking up about the importance of accountability.
By Parsons doing his part and showing up for minicamp and going as far as to participate in team drills, he's putting the pressure on Jerry Jones and company to get a deal done.
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Parsons even went as far as to say, “I’m still hanging tight. I understand it’s up to (Jerry Jones), he gives the green light on everything. So hopefully something is done by next month.”
Cowboys Nation will be hoping for the same.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons defends during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons defends during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California. / Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images
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