Micah Parsons Addresses OTA Absence, Reaffirms Commitment to Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons skipped voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) to rest and heal his body, despite head coach Mike McCarthy's concerns about missing out on learning Mike Zimmer's new defense. Parsons, who is seeking a new contract, reported for mandatory minicamp and defended his decision, citing the need for physical recovery and comparing his situation to that of Aaron Donald. He emphasized that he will have ample time to get up to speed during training camp and is not worried about his contract negotiations.