We are officially in the dead season, but NFL superstar Micah Parsons and NBA superstar/huge Washington Commanders fan Kevin Durant just gave people in the DMV area a huge reason to keep an eye on the future.
In an interview with FanDuels' Kay Adams, Durant predicted Parsons would join the Commanders "in a couple years", which enabled the four-time Pro Bowler to give the ultimate tease in response
"I think Micah will be a Commander at some point in his career. I want to say, two years from now," said Durant.
"I only rock with Dan Quinn, know what I mean?" said Parsons.
"Exactly. That's all you need to rock with," said Durant.
Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5): I think (Micah Parsons) will be a Commander at some point in his career.
Kay Adams: When?
KD: I will say two years from now.
MP: Yo, I only rock with Dan Quinn --
KD: Exactly. That's all ya need to rock withpic.twitter.com/kcDUZbEyRY— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) June 22, 2025
Could Micah Parsons really end up on the Commanders in a couple of years?
First off, it's totally plausible, but based off what Parsons means to the Cowboys both on and off the field - it probably won't happen.
Let's not forget the important fact that the Cowboys, mainly Jerry Jones, love to stay in the headlines. And when you have a superstar of Parsons' caliber, that's an easy way to create headlines. Therefore, like Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, they'll want to milk as much as possible and our own Mauricio Rodriguez perfectly lays out the "why":
The Cowboys' negotiation process with Micah Parsons is no different than what it's been for other franchise superstars before him. This is the front office that allowed Dak Prescott to play under the franchise tag in 2020 before signing him to a long-term extension one year later. They signed CeeDee Lamb and Prescott to extensions with under a month left to go before the 2024 season.
Jerry Jones & Co. like drama. They like to be in the news.
As for what's going on this year with Parsons—who attended mandatory minicamp and even participated in a few drills—I'd be surprised if it doesn't end in a long-term extension before the season kicks off.
Long story short of what's happened this year: Parsons told All City DLLS earlier this summer both sides were in the same ballpark but the Cowboys haven't called his agent, David Mulugheta. Jones told reporters in May he didn't know Mulugheta's name. Again, this is what Jones does. Parsons suggested T.J. Watt's projected contract raised the price tag.
Early reports indicate he's seeking a 5-year deal worth over $200 million. According to Parsons, he'll be at training camp even without a deal, though he's likely to hold-in if no extension is signed by then.
Bottom line: Jones plays this media game but usually, when it comes to securing big-name stars, he delivers. It's not pretty. It's not efficient. It's not timely. But I don't see a scenario where Parsons isn't a Cowboy in the foreseeable future. - Mauricio Rodriguez, A to Z Dallas
That doesn't even include the fact Parsons is still under contract for 2025 and the Cowboys could easily franchise tag him in 2026 to where it would cost a competing team two first-round draft picks, plus a contract matching or surpassing what the Cowboys previously offered, to obtain Parsons.
However, when it comes to a franchise-altering player like Parsons, that's more than worth the price of attainability. Even if NFL teams foolishly passed on the chance to get Lamar Jackson a couple of years ago.
So, while it makes a ton of sense for Parsons to reunite with the coach that knows exactly how to tap into him, the Cowboys will (for once) be smart enough to realize that this is a generational talent and when it comes to holding onto that - no dollar amount is too big.
