Don't cover for him when you can't even contact him, say what it is.
When you do address it, don't say it is because Dez is emotional he did not do the right thing, say it is unacceptable with the kind of culture we are trying to build here.
Let the team know it is unacceptable, it sure seems like some of the players were a little steamed.
Is this one incident a huge deal we will be talking about 2 weeks from now if the Boys are stringing wins together, no.
But if you are going to preach accountability, walk it.