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The\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0kicked off their 2025 mandatory minicamp on Tuesday and had perfect attendance. That doesn’t mean they don’t have a couple of contract situations that need to be addressed.<\/p>\n

Their most pressing issue involves Micah Parsons, who has earned a massive extension. Another that has flown under the radar is rookie defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku.<\/p>\n

The second-round pick is the only rookie yet to sign with Big D, but he’s not sweating that.<\/p>\n

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Instead, Ezeiruaku is focused on doing everything he can to make the most out of his dream, while leaving the business up to his agent.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m here doing what I have to do every single day. That\u2019s between the organization and my agent. I have full faith that they\u2019re gonna get that done. When it\u2019s ready, it\u2019ll be ready and I\u2019ll sign that piece of paper.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Cowboys rookie DE Donovan Ezeiruaku is not concerned about when his rookie contract is done: \u201cI\u2019m here doing what I have to do every single day. That\u2019s between the organization and my agent. I have full faith that they\u2019re gonna get that done. When it\u2019s ready, it\u2019ll be ready and\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/yGrxa7IGQn<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jon Machota (@jonmachota) June 10, 2025<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n

Ezeiruaku led the ACC with 16 sacks last season for Boston College and was a surprise selection for Dallas at No. 44. Most pundits expected him to go in Round 1, meaning the Cowboys landed a steal.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, they’ll also have a player ready to get rolling once he’s signed since he’s approaching the season with the right mindset.<\/p>\n

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