# Dak Prescott Firing Incident Clarified

> Dak Prescott's alleged stadium worker firing resolved as video likely fake.
- Title: Dak Prescott Firing Incident Clarified · EssentiallySports
- Summary: Dak Prescott's alleged stadium worker firing resolved as video likely fake. Dak Prescott did not fire a Cowboys employee after a stadium comment; radio host…
- Keywords: dak prescott, cowboys, att stadium, john ziegler, tampa bay buccaneers, nfl, cowboys employee, sports, Dak, Prescott, Firing, Incident
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-did-dak-prescott-get-the-att-stadium-worker-who-called-him-embarrassing-fired
- Author: Papiya Chatterjee
- Published: 2026-10-12T09:18:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dak prescott, cowboys, att stadium, john ziegler, tampa bay buccaneers, nfl, cowboys employee, sports
## Cowboys lose to Buccaneers
The Cowboys suffered a 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay in Week 5, dropping to 2-3.
## Stadium incident sparks tension
A third-party contracted worker yelled the team’s effort was 'embarrassing' as Dak Prescott walked off.

> embarrassing
## Radio host claims firing
John Ziegler initially said Dak Prescott fired a Cowboys employee over the comment.
## Ziegler admits video fake
Ziegler later admitted the video might be fraudulent, saying it lacked clear indication of being joking.

> fraudulent post
## Prescott's reaction
Prescott called the worker 'tough guy' and told him to 'get his ass out of here' before explaining his frustration.

> tough guy, get his ass out of here
## Prescott acknowledges loss
Prescott completed 24 of 42 passes for 316 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.

> 24 of 42 passes
## Team prepares for Week 6
The Cowboys will make changes ahead of their Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers on October 18.
## Key takeaway

Dak Prescott did not fire a Cowboys employee after a stadium comment; radio host John Ziegler admitted the video was fraudulent.