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Dallas, Texas – A new controversy is swirling around the Dallas Cowboys after multiple league sources claimed that quarterback Dak Prescott has declined the NFL’s invitation to appear at this year’s Pride Night, an event the league continues to promote as part of its broader inclusivity initiatives. According to early reports, Prescott notified team officials privately and made his stance clear: he does not want to participate in any event he views as “political messaging” during the football season. His alleged comments have spread rapidly across social media, igniting debate among fans and analysts nationwide. Prescott’s full reported statement has been circulating online: “Game day is for football — not political agendas.”“I came here to play football, not to be a symbol for any movement. When we start mixing sports with politics, we lose the true meaning of the game.” Though the NFL has not released an official response, insiders say the league is “disappointed but not surprised,” noting that several players across multiple franchises have privately expressed discomfort with the league’s growing push into social and cultural advocacy campaigns. Within the Cowboys organization, reactions are divided. Some teammates reportedly agree with Prescott, believing his stance reflects a desire to keep the team focused on performance during a critical stage of the season. Others privately worry that the quarterback’s decision will place unnecessary spotlight and pressure on a roster already fighting for playoff positioning. Online, the reaction has been explosive. Supporters argue that Prescott has the right to decline involvement in any off-field initiative and praise him for “protecting the purity of the sport.” Critics, however, accuse him of dismissing an event meant to promote acceptance and representation for LGBTQ+ fans and players. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has not commented publicly, though team insiders believe he is more concerned with managing the media fallout than with Prescott’s personal stance. One source described the internal discussions as “tense but controlled,” emphasizing that the organization's priority remains football operations. The NFL’s Pride Night is expected to continue as scheduled, but Prescott’s absence — especially as one of the most recognizable quarterbacks in the league — is already shaping the narrative surrounding the event. For now, the Cowboys star remains focused on the field, declining further comment and reiterating that his priority is winning games, not participating in league-wide cultural campaigns. Whether fans view him as principled or problematic will likely remain a matter of personal perspective — but one thing is certain: Dak Prescott has once again become the center of America’s ongoing conversation about sports, identity, and politics.