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Coverage dated August 12, 2026 to August 15, 2026

Fans Are Furious With Jayden Daniels for Sparking Drama Over LSU Jersey Number

Headline from Newsweek

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels caused a social media firestorm when he threw a fit over another LSU player wearing his former No. 5.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter over decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels works out before a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins at NFL football training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 in Ashburn, Va.

  2. Winchester Star

    Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    A representative for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has told LSU it can no longer use the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner’s name, image and likeness. ESPN got a copy of the letter that was sent to LSU athletic director Verge…

  3. WMUR

    NFL QB Jayden Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter over jersey number (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels sent LSU a cease-and-desist letter regarding the school's decision to give the No. 5 jersey to a current player

  4. WWL New Orleans

    'Profoundly disrespected': Jayden Daniels sends cease-and-desist to LSU over No. 5 jersey (opens WWL New Orleans)

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    WWL New Orleans's feed description

    A spokesperson said Daniels had made it clear that he did not want his number given to another player and believed LSU would respect his wishes.

  5. FOX 5 DC

    Jayden Daniels sends LSU cease and desist letter over No. 5 jersey decision (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    A representative for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has told LSU to stop using the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner’s name, image and likeness after the school allowed cornerback D.J. Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey Daniels wore during his two seasons in Baton Rouge.

  6. Newsweek

    Jayden Daniels Has Legacy Drama With LSU HC Lane Kiffin (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Former LSU head coach Jayden Daniels is upset with a decision that new head coach Lane Kiffin made about a jersey number.

  7. Fox News

    Jayden Daniels tells LSU to keep his name out of its mouth in wild No. 5 jersey feud involving NIL (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Lane Kiffin says D.J. Pickett was promised the No. 5 jersey during recruiting, but Jayden Daniels and his family feel profoundly disrespected by LSU.

  8. The Hill

    Jayden Daniels representative tells LSU it can't use QB's name, image and likeness (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Attorneys representing Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels warned Louisiana State University (LSU) that the school can no longer use his name, image and likeness (NIL). A letter from Aug. 5, first obtained by ESPN, was sent to LSU Tigers Athletic Director Verge Ausberry demanding Daniel…

  9. Forbes

    Jayden Daniels Says There Are ‘Issues’ With LSU Amid No. 5 Jersey Dispute (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    An attorney for Daniels filed a cease and desist letter to LSU saying it cannot use his name, image and likeness.

  10. The Daily Caller

    Jayden Daniels Issues Cease And Desist To LSU After No. 5 Jersey Given To DJ Pickett (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    LSU has been requested by the Daniels camp to return their Heisman Trophy copy

  11. BRPROUD Baton Rouge

    Jayden Daniels hopes conflict over LSU No. 5 jersey can be resolved privately (opens BRPROUD Baton Rouge)

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    BRPROUD Baton Rouge's feed description

    Jayden Daniels addressed the cease-and-desist letter to LSU in a new statement, saying he hopes the issues can be resolved privately.

  12. Yellowhammer News

    Trouble in Baton Rouge? Former LSU star Jayden Daniels files NIL cease-and-desist (opens Yellowhammer News)

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    Yellowhammer News's feed description

    The LSU Tigers are seeing some dramatics even before Lane Kiffin has coached a game. An attorney for former Tigers superstar quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels has filed a cease and desist letter to the University to inform LSU it can no longer use his name, image and likeness.

  13. Record Herald

    Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter (opens Record Herald)

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    Record Herald's feed description

    BATON ROUGE — A representative for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has told LSU it can no longer use the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner’s name, image and likeness.

  14. The Brunswick News

    Jayden Daniels' objection to LSU offering his old number upsets player now wearing No. 5 (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    Jayden Daniels and Joe Burrow both played quarterback at LSU. Both won a Heisman Trophy. Burrow's No. 9 has not been worn by a Tigers player since he left for the NFL after the 2019 season. Daniels' No. 5 hadn't…

  15. The Brunswick News

    Jayden Daniels tells LSU to stop using his No. 5 (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is telling LSU that it can’t use his name, image and likeness, feeling betrayed after the school issued his jersey number to another player.

  16. Newsweek

    Fans Are Furious With Jayden Daniels for Sparking Drama Over LSU Jersey Number (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Commanders QB Jayden Daniels caused a social media firestorm when he threw a fit over another LSU player wearing his former No. 5.

  17. Fox News

    Jayden Daniels wanted ‘respect’ from LSU. Instead, he started an ugly fight that will tarnish his reputation (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Jayden Daniels' camp filed a cease-and-desist against LSU over DJ Pickett wearing the No. 5 jersey, but the move is rightfully drawing backlash from fans.

  18. Newsweek

    LSU Alum Urges Jayden Daniels to ‘Let It Go’ Amid Jersey Controversy (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Former LSU star Leonard Fournette said Jayden Daniels needs to move on from the controversy involving his No. 5 LSU jersey.

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