Micah Parsons publicly voices frustration with Cowboys contract saga

The Dallas Cowboys held their first practice of training camp in Oxnard, California, on Tuesday afternoon, and true to his word, Micah Parsons was in attendance despite the lack of a new contract.

Parsons' contract situation has been the team's main storyline throughout the NFL offseason, and the lack of progress is starting to lead to frustration for the superstar defender.

Following Tuesday's practice, Parsons spoke to the media and publicly voiced his frustration for the first time, making it clear that the lack of movement in negotiations is on Jerry Jones and the Cowboys' front office.

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Parsons has consistently shown his dedication to the team, but it has not been reciprocated.

Dallas Cowboys defenders Israel Mukuamu, Micah Parsons, and DeMarvion Overshown watch practice during training camp | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

"There’s not much movement," Parsons told reporters, via the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "I want to be here, I’ve always stated that I want to be here. But they sign the checks, we’ll see if they want me at the end of the day.

"My agent’s been reaching out. But at some point, another grown man has to be willing to reach out. Communication works both ways. That needs to happen too; it has to happen on their part."

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The growing frustrations are understandable. Parsons showed up for the team's first voluntary workout of the offseason program, showed up to OTAs and minicamp, and has been around his teammates to make sure he is building bonds.

Unfortunately, he knows it is a business. And while some sides may move in ways you don't understand, you can only control what you can control. Parsons' comments, however, do lead to some concern for Cowboys Nation.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons enters the field during training camp at the River Ridge Fields in Oxnard, California | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

"If this is the end, this is the end," he said. "The same way Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones take care of their family, I need to take care of my family. I got my own three kids, I have to take care of my own family at the end of the day."

Hopefully Jerry Jones and company can stop dragging their feet, because he is playing a dangerous game that could lead to a result no one wants.

All he has to do is pick up the phone and call the agent of the team's most important defnder. It shouldn't be that difficult.

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