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:

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Stephen A. Smith explains why he isn't surprised by the delay in an extension between Micah Parsons and the Cowboys.

The Dallas Cowboys have recently been holding off signing some of their best players to contract extensions including star linebacker Micah Parsons. Parsons has

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