Why? The easy answer is that Garrett believes Parsons has clearly earned such compensation. The more nuanced answer is that NFL superstar pass-rushers have a tight-knit fraternity and, in that case, members of the fraternity believe a rising tide lifts all boats:

Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons said recently that the team's decision to wait on signing him to a long-term contract extension is going to wind up costing them more money in

As training camp inches closer, Dallas Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons still has yet to put pen to paper on a new contract. While the club owns his rights through the 2025 season thanks to the fifth-year option,