Mets Joke About Commanders' Jayden Daniels’ LSU Jersey Controversy
The New York Mets poked fun at the controversy between Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and his alma mater, LSU.
In a lighthearted gesture following their 4-1 win against the Washington Nationals, the New York Mets playfully addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and his connection to LSU. The Commanders' predicament stems from LSU allowing cornerback DJ Picketts to switch his number from No. 3 to No. 5 this season, a number Daniels wore during his Heisman Trophy-winning season at LSU in 2023.
In response, Daniels sent LSU a cease-and-desist letter demanding the university cease using his Name, Image and Likeness. Though they fell just three runs short of a victory, the Mets jokingly stated they stopped scoring at four runs out of respect for Daniels. Daniels, a third-year starting quarterback, reiterated his primary focus on the Commanders' training camp, stating, "I have been locked in on training camp and that’s been my number one focus."
He expressed gratitude for his time at LSU and his pride in his accomplishments there. Daniels acknowledged the need to resolve issues between his team and LSU privately, emphasizing that his personal focus remains solely on the Commanders' football. Meanwhile, the Mets find themselves at the bottom of the National League East with a 54-69 record, and they are expected to miss the playoffs for the second consecutive season.
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