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Jayden Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player

Washington's Top News (WTOP) and WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened “Jayden made it clear that he did not want his number given to another player, and he believed his wishes would be respected,” the statement from Daniels' spokesperson said.
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CenterJayden Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Aug 13, 8:38 AM

Jayden Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player

“Jayden made it clear that he did not want his number given to another player, and he believed his wishes would be respected,” the statement from Daniels' spokesperson said.

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Aug 13, 4:30 AM

Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — 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.

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Aug 13, 4:30 AM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

Aug 13, 8:38 AM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.