NewzWashington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels works out before a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins at NFL football training camp, Wednesday, Aug. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels works out before a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins at NFL football training camp, Wednesday, Aug. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) BATON ROUGE, La.
(AP) — LSU coach Lane Kiffin said Thursday that he is standing by his initial stance on allowing cornerback D.J. 5 jersey previously worn by 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels — even in the face of objections and legal threats from the former Tigers quarterback. “I commented a week ago on that,” Kiffin said.
“That’s the comment that I had and we’re moving forward.” Pickett also did not indicate any interest in giving up the No. 5 when he spoke with reporters after Thursday’s practice. “I’ve been wearing the number my whole life, since I was 4 years old,” Pickett said.
“That was the number I was promised. Good player — he did real good here.” Daniels, drafted second overall by the Washington Commanders in 2024, issued a statement in a social media post on Thursday afternoon in which he sought to offer assurances that the matter would not affect his preparation for the coming NFL season. “I have been locked in on training camp and that has been my No.
“I have a lot of gratitude for my time at LSU and I’m proud of what my teammates and I accomplished there. “Obviously there are issues to get worked out” with LSU, Daniels continued. “My hope is that it will get done privately.
… I realize the business of football is unique and I trust that this can all be resolved.” Daniels’ statement came in the wake of reports about a letter in which his Miami-based attorney, Adam Kenner, demanded that LSU no longer use his client’s name, image or likeness to promote the university or its athletic programs. 3 jersey as a freshman last year but was wearing No. 5 when August camp opened last week.
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