Micah Parsons' contract negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys are heating up as training camp begins. The Cowboys' history of delaying contract agreements with key players raises concerns Parsons might be underpaid. Analysts suggest Parsons should hold out to maximize his leverage, avoiding a repeat of situations with Ezekiel Elliott and CeeDee Lamb, where the Cowboys initially lowballed them. A holdout could force the Cowboys' hand, securing Parsons a more lucrative contract. However, showing up could allow the Cowboys to delay negotiations and potentially underpay him.

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