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.

Stephen Jones, in a session with the media here inside The Star on Tuesday, fielded a handful of Micah Parsons-related questions. The questions are legitimate. But yes, also sort of exhausting.