Parsons is an infrequent visitor to the voluntary offseason workouts, though Schottenheimer asked him to attend the first voluntary session in the spring, which he did. Parsons showed up again Tuesday and didn’t work out because of a tight back, a result of working out with, yes, Diggs, his close friend.

Unlike teammates in years past and even Pittsburgh’s All-Pro edge T.J. Watt, who was absent for mandatory minicamp amid his own contract negotiations, Parsons was in attendance for mandatory minicamp and even stated he’ll be at training camp late July in Oxnard —regardless of if a deal is done or not.

On Monday, Cowboys players reported to the team's facility to partake in physicals ahead of the team's mandatory minicamp, which begins on Tuesday. As Micah Parsons searches for an extension, the lack of contract discussions lately have left many wondering if he's a potential holdout candidate.