Dallas Cowboys All-Pro hybrid defensive end Micah Parsons addressed his absence from recent OTAs, emphasizing that skipping these sessions allowed his body to heal and improve. Parsons explained that he was still engaged in team activities, meeting with run game coordinator Paul Guenther, and focusing on getting stronger and faster. He also mentioned that his offseason activities, such as wrestling sumo, contributed to his physical development. Parsons stated that his body is the only equity he has. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott acknowledged Parsons' decision, noting that while he would prefer Parsons to attend, he respects his choice given the optional nature of OTAs.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott on Micah Parsons not attending OTAs: “At the end of the day, these guys are professionals. This is optional. I’m here, right. I would love for Micah to be here. Trust me, he’s heard me say that. But this is optional. I know he’s getting better, I know he’s… https://t.co/Ggk2qHKqR9
From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: #Cowboys All-Pro Micah Parsons did not participate in OTAs, and today he explained why. Among other reasons, he knows his body better than anyone. https://t.co/2u5h1QKSrY
Micah Parsons: Skipping OTAs let my body heal, it's the only equity I have. https://t.co/k5WvHFZuMH
Micah Parsons on missing portions of the offseason: "I really wasn’t missing anything so I feel like I was getting better, getting stronger, getting faster doing my things. What Micah does in the offseason is wrestle sumo's I just have fun."
Cowboys hybrid DE Micah Parsons on missed practices before today’s minicamp: “Defense is defense. I’m pretty much caught up on everything. Paul (Guenther) was meeting up with me, the run game coordinator. …I feel like I was just getting better, getting stronger, getting faster.”