It's difficult to know for sure if Jerry Jones and the Cowboys knew what an elite player they were getting when they drafted Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons at No. 12 overall during the 2021 NFL Draft.
It was a decision that has remade NFL betting lines in the Cowboys' favor.
Micah Parsons Contract
Micah Parsons is entering his third season of a four-year contract with the Cowboys. The four-year deal is worth a total of $17,079,793. He currently has the 18th most expensive contract among linebackers (total value).
For the 2023 season, his base salary is $2,212,708. He has a total cap hit of $4,658,125.