“I’m pretty hopeful,” Parsons told reporters on Tuesday. “I understand that it’s up to (Jerry Jones). He gives the green light on everything, so hopefully something is done by next month.”

Micah Parsons showed up for mandatory minicamp with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday and had a long conversation with owner Jerry Jones on the practice field while his teammates went through drills.

The rest of the world has realized the United States is no longer a dependable partner or ally—and they’re moving closer together without us.