OXNARD, Calif. \u2014 Micah\u00a0Parsons\u00a0has not seen progress in negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys but does not intend to hold out of training camp as the two-time All-Pro defensive end seeks a contract extension that would likely make him the highest-paid defender in NFL history.<\/p>\n
Parsons\u00a0reported to camp Monday and worked out on a limited basis with the team as it started practicing Tuesday before responding to comments made by\u00a0Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones\u00a0during a news conference the previous day.<\/p>\n
\u201cI mean, honest, there’s not really much movement, man,\u201d\u00a0Parsons\u00a0said. \u201cYou know, I want to be here. I’ve always said I want to be here. But at the end of the day, they sign the checks like always, and let’s see if they want me to be here at the end of the day.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 26-year-old\u00a0Parsons\u00a0is going into the final season of his five-year rookie contract after being drafted 12th overall in 2021, but he could be placed under the franchise tag next season without a new deal in place.<\/p>\n
Parsons\u00a0went through warmups Tuesday, but that was the extent of his involvement in physical activities because of what he described as back tightness. He did all but rule out a hold-in or leaving training camp because of the standoff, with\u00a0Parsons\u00a0describing his presence at camp as an effort to help himself and his teammates prepare for the upcoming season in the best manner possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think they got their own timeline on when they want to get things done,\u201d\u00a0Parsons\u00a0said of Jones and his son, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones. \u201cAt any given time they can get things done, so I don\u2019t think that helps. I just think I\u2019m doing this for myself and my teammates.\u201d<\/p>\n
Parsons\u00a0later broached the possibility this could be his last season with the Cowboys, where he has amassed 52 1\/2 sacks and 63 tackles for loss in 63 games.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf they don\u2019t want me here, they don\u2019t want me here,”\u00a0Parsons\u00a0said. \u201cI go about my business. I understand the nature of the business. Like I said, as long as I\u2019m here and under contract, I\u2019m going to do what I have to do to perform at the highest level. But if this is the end, this is the end, you know? The same way that Jones, Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones and the other Jerry Jones take care of their family, that\u2019s the same way I need to take care of my own family.\u201d<\/p>\n
The elder Jones said Monday he had not held direct talks with Parson\u2019s agent but was optimistic the situation would be resolved. Jones also seemingly took shots at\u00a0Parsons\u00a0and quarterback Dak Prescott when referencing injuries each player sustained last season.\u00a0Parsons\u00a0had his least productive year as a professional, finishing with 12 sacks and 12 tackles for loss in 13 games as he missed time because of a high ankle sprain.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust because we sign him, doesn\u2019t mean we\u2019re going to have him. He was hurt six games last year, seriously,\u201d Jones said. \u201cI remember signing a player for the highest paid at the position in the league and he got knocked out two-thirds of the year, Dak Prescott, so there\u2019s a lot of things you can think about, just as the player does when you\u2019re thinking about committing and guaranteeing money.\u201d<\/p>\n
Two-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt responded to Jones\u2019 remarks.<\/p>\n