FRISCO - Tuesday was a day of admonishments in the world of Dak Prescott, first when his Dallas Cowboys boss Stephen Jones appeared here on 105.3 The Fan to scold Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott for a gathering that reportedly violated COVID-19 stay-at-home directives ... and second when Prescott issued a statement denying any wrongdoing.
“I understand and accept that there are additional responsibilities and media scrutiny that come with being an NFL quarterback, but it is very frustrating and disappointing when people provide completely inaccurate information from anonymous sources, especially now,” Prescott said in a statement Tuesday issued first to ProFootballTalk.com. “To set the record straight, I know that we all need to do our best to socially distance and like everyone else, I am continuing to adjust to what that requires, but the truth is that I was with fewer than 10 people for a home dinner - not a party - on Friday night.
"I am very sensitive to the challenges we are all facing and making sure to support the first responders and medical personnel and everyone else putting in long hours,'' Prescott said. "We are all at a time when we need to keep educating ourselves about the importance of health and isolation during this pandemic and I will continue to make sure to do my part by following the guidelines until we are approved to start returning to normal activities.”
Elliott and Prescott were together for a celebration at the QB’s new home in Prosper that TMZ.com reported at one time included 30 people in Prescott’s new home in Prosper to celebrate a friend’s birthday.
Earlier in the day, Jones addressed the situation with a public scolding of Prescott and Elliott - another oddity, for if the allegations are completely off-base, Prescott should be less upset with TMZ than he is with his accusatory boss.
“I don’t think you’ll be seeing that anymore,” Jones told “K&C Masterpiece” here on 105.3 The Fan. “”They are certainly guys we have the utmost respect for. I certainly know they understand the sensitivity of the situation we’re in, it’s certainly very serious, and something we know they understand.”