Micah Parsons shuts down holdout talk, ready to battle o-line at camp

Dallas Cowboys star pass-rusher once again shuts down holdout talk and is excited about training camp battles.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons reacts during the first quarter against the Houston Texans / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys shocked a good majority of Cowboys Nation by drafting Alabama offensive guard Tyler Booker in the first round of the NFL Draft.

The draft pick is a clear sign of the culture and philosophy Brian Schottenheimer is trying to establish in Dallas. The team wants high-character players off the field who are mean and physical on it.

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Booker certainly fits that philosophy, and Cowboys All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons hilariously proved it on Bleacher Report’s NFL Draft live reaction show, while also once again stating he will not be holding out of training camp.

Alabama offensive guard Tyler Booker flashes piece signs. / Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

During the live reaction show, Micah Parsons said, “I literally might have to do 100 pushups after this because I’ve got to get ready for practices anchoring the pass rush against two beasts. It’s going to be a wild camp.”

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Parsons was then asked, “So you’re showing up to camp?” He confidently responded, “Yeah, I’ll be at camp.”

Little nugget here.

In the midst of talking about Tyler Booker, #Cowboys Micah Parsons said he has to get ready for practice against the o-line.

Then he was asked, “you’re showin up to camp?”

Parsons, “yeah I’ll be at camp.”

No holdout for Parsons?

🎥: @BleacherReport on YT pic.twitter.com/e0B7bJVCP6

— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) April 25, 2025

There’s no greater compliment for Booker than hearing that arguably the best defender in the league is looking to elevate his training just to prepare for him and Tyler Smith.

For Cowboys fans who have yet to get on board with the pick, Parsons calling him a "beast" is sure to boost confidence in the selection.

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