OXNARD, Calif.

Yes, the Dallas Cowboys practiced today. But no, the on-field play was far from where the focus was.

After star defensive end Micah Parsons requested a trade on Friday following stalled talks on a contract extension with the team, the tension in the air could be cut with a knife at the River Ridge Fields in Southern California on Saturday. Practice began with Parsons walking out on the field without a jersey on for the first time in training camp, as he sported just a Cowboys’ pullover hoodie and shorts.

With signs that supported Parsons throughout the crowd, the fans chanted variations of “Let’s pay Micah” throughout the practice session as team owner and general manager Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones looked on. During the loudest chant of t

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