Not entirely unexpected - for either player.
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb and edge rusher Micah Parsons were not present for the start of the team’s voluntary offseason program on Monday.
Lamb is hoping to parlay a record-setting season in 2023 into a long-term contract extension. He is set to make a $17.99 million in 2024 on the fifth-year team option of his rookie deal.
Lamb could get get up to $30 million annually on a contract extension. His boycott of the offseason program is part of his negotiating strategy.
Per a source with knowledge of the negotiations: “Why would he (participate)?