Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has criticized his teammate, Ezekiel Elliot, for using his image in a photo shoot for ESPN’s annual “Body Issue” special. Prescott understands that the image must be exposed to fight for some humanitarian objective, and not just carry out photo shoots.
Two ways to use your image,
“Zeke” was one of the most important appearances in the world of North American sports last season, which has put him in the spotlight of numerous campaigns and brands.
Prescott lost his mother to cancer
Dak Prescott has decided to use his impact to collaborate with a program called “Ready. Raise. Rise. Whose objective is to raise awareness regarding immuno-oncological research. The quarterback lost his mother to cancer when he was 20 years old and was in college, which is why he is very aware of the need to help with this issue.
The Cowboys QB conducted an interview for Spotrs Illustrated in which he was critical of his teammate for the use of his image as a sports icon: ‘I think Zeke should use his image to do things like what I’m doing with Bristol-Myers Squibb for Ready. Raise. Rise. Instead of making this appearance for the ‘Body Issue’ and doing photo shoots.’
When Prescott was asked if he would ever participate in an initiative like ESPN’s “Body Issue,” the quarterback was hesitant : “I think it would have to promote something, but I’m not sure ,” and he added: “I would have to receive the offer first, and then discuss it.
Edelman and Ertz complete the special
Julian Edelman , wide receiver for the New England Patriots , and Zach Ertz, tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, are the other two NFL players who are part of the 2017 “Body Issue” special, along with a large number of athletes from other sports disciplines.