Myles Garrett says Micah Parsons 'should get every penny he's owed' from Cowboys
The penny is being phased out, but that won't stop Myles Garrett from saying Micah Parsons should get each one he's owed from the Dallas Cowboys.
Parsons' extension has taken longer than expected as Dallas takes its time, forcing its star defender to play the waiting game. However, it appears the extension will happen eventually, and when it does, he will likely become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league.
For now, the question is, when Parsons puts the pen to the paper, how much will he make?
Garrett inked a four-year, $160 million extension with the Cleveland Browns earlier this offseason – which made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league at the time. Ja'Marr Chase eventually topped that with a four-year, $161 million extension from the Cincinnati Bengals. On Sunday, the Browns' star said Parsons deserves to cash in.
"I think he deserves whatever he's earned," Garrett told DLLS Sports' Abby Jones after throwing out the first pitch at a Texas Rangers game. "I mean, the guy is special. Once I got the chance to train with him, I've seen his work ethic, I've seen how he attacks the weights, running. He's 100% committed to his craft and getting better every day, and [he's] someone who produces on the field and has that dedication to the game. He should get every penny he's owed."
Parsons is entering the final year of his deal in 2025 after the Cowboys exercised the fifth-year option worth $24 million. With the way NFL paydays work, it's logical that the All-Pro will surpass Garrett's $40 million average annual value.
With Garrett and Maxx Crosby inking new contracts at the position this offseason, there is also the looming presence of T.J. Watt, who is due to receive one from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Cowboys star told the media last week he hopes to have a deal done by training camp.
"I'm pretty hopeful. I'm still hanging tight," Parsons said. "I understand it's up to [owner Jerry Jones]. He gives the green light on everything, so hopefully something is done by next month."
Parsons did offer somewhat of a warning to the Cowboys, however, telling DLLS Sports' Clarence Hill Jr. that "It's going to cost them more" by waiting.
He previously said he didn't need $40 million a year. It's unclear whether recent contracts have altered that stance, but it's clear that the ball is in the Cowboys' court.
Now it's up to them whether they want to play.