Jayden Daniels Sends Cease-And-Desist to LSU Over No. 5 Jersey

awfulannouncing.com • 18 Aug 22:26

Former LSU quarterback and Washington Commanders player Jayden Daniels has threatened legal action to stop LSU from assigning his former No. 5 jersey to a current player, sparking criticism from media and commentators.

NBC Sports • 17 Aug 13:49

LSU reissued the jersey number previously worn by former quarterback Jayden Daniels to cornerback DJ Pickett, leading to a social-media backlash and extensive mockery of Daniels.

cincyjungle.com • 16 Aug 10:45

Quarterback Joe Burrow said he knows little about LSU’s decision to reassign Jayden Daniels’ former jersey number and offered no further comment.

NBC Sports • 15 Aug 14:04

Jayden Daniels' representatives have asked LSU to return a replica of his 2023 Heisman Trophy, but the university says it will not comply, amid a dispute over jersey number usage.

Bleacher Report • 14 Aug 16:06

Quarterback Joe Burrow noted that LSU has not permanently retired his No. 9 jersey, while the school faces a controversy over the future use of the No. 5 jersey previously worn by former quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Defector • 14 Aug 13:02

Jayden Daniels' legal team has asked LSU to cease using his name, image and likeness after the school assigned his former No. 5 jersey to another player, prompting a dispute over the number.

Fox News • 14 Aug 12:55

Jayden Daniels' camp has sent a cease-and-desist letter to LSU, alleging the school violated a promise by allowing quarterback DJ Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey previously associated with Daniels; LSU head coach Lane Kiffin said the number was promised during recruiting.

New York Post • 14 Aug 00:47

LSU sophomore defensive back DJ Pickett plans to wear the No. 5 jersey next season, while former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels' family has issued a cease-and-desist letter over the number.

NBC Sports • 13 Aug 23:02

LSU assigned cornerback DJ Pickell the No. 5 jersey promised to him, despite quarterback Jayden Daniels' earlier claim to the number, leading to public comments from both players.

ESPN • 13 Aug 20:08

LSU sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett says he will keep wearing No. 5 despite objections from former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, while the Washington Commanders quarterback says the issue will not affect his NFL focus.

Yahoo Sports • 13 Aug 17:43

Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has sent a cease-and-desist to LSU, requesting the return of his Heisman Trophy copy after a teammate was granted the No. 5 jersey he previously wore at the university.

NBC Sports • 13 Aug 13:56

LSU’s decision to assign former Heisman winner Jayden Daniels’ former jersey number to cornerback DJ Pickett has prompted Daniels’ legal team to demand the school stop using his name, image and likeness, while the university cites a prior recruiting promise to Pickett.

NBC News • 13 Aug 13:08

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' team sent LSU a cease-and-desist letter demanding the school stop using his name, image and likeness after the school assigned his former No. 5 jersey to cornerback D.J. Pickett.