The National Basketball Referees Association issued a statement expressing their disapproval of comment about referees made by Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in the Dallas’s 23–17 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
“The NBRA condemns the comments by Dak Prescott condoning violence against game officials,” the statement said. “As an NFL leader, he should know better. We encourage the NFL to take action to discourage this deplorable behavior in the future.”
The statement comes two days after Prescott—who was initially disappointed by fans throwing trash and debris at the referees during Sunday’s game—offered support for fans who threw trash at the officials after the Cowboys’ late-game controversy.