FRISCO, Texas — Micah Parsons was absent from the Dallas Cowboys’ organized team activities Tuesday, continuing a pattern of non-attendance over the previous two weeks as he pursues a new contract. Is that disappointing?

OTA absence has raised eyebrows, but Cowboys fans should stay calm. Explore the reasons behind it and its impact on the team.

The Cowboys, for better or for worse, have a history of dragging their feet with contract extensions and waiting until the last minute to strike a deal. Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report called out people believing Parsons' absence is problematic as one of the "biggest overreactions" of OTAs.