As time goes on, price tags typically rise. The Cowboys waited until after Justin Jefferson's extension with the Vikings to sign CeeDee Lamb, and the same scenario played out when Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt raised the bar for defensive players before Micah Parsons could find a new deal.

Micah Parsons has finally asked for a trade after months of a standoff with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones over his contract situation. Entering the final year of his rookie deal, the defensive force understandably wants an extension and to be paid like one of the best in the sport.