Jayden Daniels 'Disrespected' by LSU Over No. 5 Jersey Assignment

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels reportedly felt "profoundly disrespected" after LSU allowed DJ Pickett to wear his former No. 5 jersey, leading him to inform the university it can no longer use his name, image, and likeness.

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Published Thursday 13 August 2026 at 3:50 am AEST 2 min read

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