Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons appeared to be following the traditional "hold-in" playbook at the first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday amid his on-going contract talks with Dallas. He stretched off to the side that day and wore a beanie all practice,

The Cowboys kicked off minicamp with full attendance, renewed energy, and rising expectations under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

FRISCO — Owner and general manager Jerry Jones held a nearly 25-minute conversation with star pass rusher Micah Parsons during the first day of Cowboys mandatory minicamp Tuesday. At times during the conversation, Jones was demonstrative with his arms as he talked to Parsons near the end zone of the grass practice field at The Star in Frisco.