It's time to sign Micah Parsons to a record-setting contract extension, with NFL.com columnist Judy Battista putting that as a priority on the Dallas to-do list for the rest of the offseason. Yes, Parsons will be pricy.

The Cowboys are taking a direct approach with their expectations for Micah Parsons. New coach Brian Schottenheimer asked Parsons to show up for the voluntary workouts at The Star because it provides leadership and allows him to spread his message.

Dallas Cowboys first-round draft pick linebacker Micah Parsons, left, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones speak to the media at the Dallas Cowboys headquarters, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade) AP