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:

The Dallas Cowboys have kicked the rock on Micah Parsons' contract extension though Cleveland Browns defensive star Myles Garrett has made it clear he believes his colleague deserves a major pay day.

Prescott knows how Cowboys contract talks work; Odighizuwa explans how impactful Parsons' minicamp presence was

Dallas Cowboys superstar Micah Parsons showed up to mandatory minicamp without a new contract. He also left without one, but is staying optimistic with his message.

The Cowboys are not actively shopping Parsons, but the longer contract extension talks drag on the more curious fans become about what his future looks like.

Keyshawn Johnson weighs in on whether the Dallas Cowboys are making a mistake by not agreeing to a contract with Micah Parsons yet.