Given that the Dallas Cowboys have gone 29 seasons since appearing in an NFC championship game — the longest drought in the conference — owner Jerry Jones has found himself occasionally considering whether to step down as general manager.

Parsons attended mandatory minicamp and is expected to report for training camp, despite no contract extension agreement. The Cowboys reportedly worked out a trio pass rushers , Jesse Luketa , Kameron Cline and James Houston, ahead of training camp as the contract dispute with Parsons continues.