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

Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett lobbied for fellow edge-rusher Micah Parsons to receive "every penny he's owed" from the Dallas Cowboys.