Parsons, who was primarily an off-ball linebacker at Penn State before turning into a pure pass rusher in the pros, has racked up two first-team All-Pros, a Defensive Rookie of the Year, and multiple podium finishes for Defensive Player of the Year.

At a time when they should be making progress, the Cowboys and linebacker Micah Parsons are not. Adam Schefter of ESPN.com said Tuesday that the two sides are moving in the wrong direction. Via Leocciano Callao of Yahoo Sports,