BATON ROUGE - After Heisman-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels issued a cease-and-desist to LSU over his name, image and likeness, he issued a statement on his social media saying his focus has been on training camp with the Washington Commanders.

Daniels, on Aug. 5, sent a letter to LSU Athletic Director Verge Ausberry on Aug. 5 saying LSU could no longer use Daniels' name, image and likeness. Daniels, who won the Heisman with LSU in 2023, wore the number 5; ESPN reported that the issue stemmed from that number was issued to cornerback D.J. Pickett.

On his Instagram story, Daniels said that he has been "locked in on training camp" with that being his focus.

"I have a lot of gratitude for my time at LSU and I'm proud of what my teammates and I accomplished there," Daniels said. "Obviously there are issues to be worked out between my team and LSU and my hope is that it will get done privately."

Daniels said his sole personal purpose is on Commanders football, also saying the business of football is "unique" and he trusts this all can be resolved.

LSU Head Coach Lane Kiffin commented on issuing the number to Pickett last week, saying that the number had been promised to him during recruiting. He said Thursday after the cease-and-desist was reported that last week's comment is "the comment that [he] had, and we are moving forward."

ESPN's report also said that Daniels' representatives believe LSU has treated him differently than Burrow, particularly regarding the handling of their respective jersey numbers.

Daniels played at LSU from 2022-23 and won the Heisman Trophy in 2023 after throwing for 3,812 yards and 40 touchdowns while rushing for 1,134 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was selected No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Read his full statement below: