# Jayden Daniels breaks silence as LSU gives his No 5 jersey away 2026-08-13T23:07:12+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has objected to Louisiana State University giving his former No. 5 jersey to sophomore DJ Pickett, according to Hindustan Times. Daniels wore No. 5 during his Heisman Trophy-winning 2023 season and throughout his two years at LSU. He has notified the school that it no longer has permission to use his name, image or likeness following the move. Daniels’ lawyer sent LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry a cease-and-desist letter on August 5, citing his NIL agreement that only allowed use of his rights for 180 days after his final college game. Daniels broke his silence on Instagram on August 8, saying there are 'issues to be worked out' and hoping it gets settled privately, while his family expressed disappointment over the jersey decision. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Heisman Trophy, Jayden Daniels, jersey number, LSU, NFL, NIL dispute Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/jayden-daniels-breaks-silence-as-lsu-gives-his-no-5-jersey-away/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/jayden-daniels-breaks-silence-as-lsu-gives-his-no-5-jersey-away/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.