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Washington Commanders quarterback and former LSU star Jayden Daniels said “there are issues to be worked out” between his personal team and his alma mater, acknowledging a dispute that has materialized after his attorney sent a cease and desist letter to the university after it gave Daniels’ old No. 5 jersey to a sophomore player.
Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders looks on during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Key Facts
Daniels said in an Instagram post he “has a lot of gratitude” for his time at LSU before he acknowledged the dispute, adding, “my hope is that it will get done privately.”
The letter from Daniels’ attorney said LSU “must immediately cease and desist from any further issue use, display, publication, distribution, promotion, commercialization, or other exploitation” of Daniels’ name, image or likeness, according to ESPN.
The No. 5 jersey was never formally retired, though it was worn by Daniels during his 2023 Heisman-winning season in which he passed for 3,812 yards and 40 touchdowns.
“I realize the business of football is unique and I trust this can all be resolved,” Daniels added in his post.
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