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Pickett not budging on No. 5 amid Daniels-LSU flap

LSU's DJ Pickett says he has no plans to change out of the No. 5 amid pushback from Jayden Daniels, with the Commanders' QB saying the situation won't be a distraction.

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Pickett not budging on No. 5 amid Daniels-LSU flap

LSU's DJ Pickett says he has no plans to change out of the No. 5 amid pushback from Jayden Daniels, with the Commanders' QB saying the situation won't be a distraction.

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Friday, August 14, 2026

Pickett not budging on No. 5 amid Daniels-LSU flap

Pickett not budging on No. 5 amid Daniels-LSU flap

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📸 Top NBA schedule release reactions

26 HOFers emerge from corn at Field of Dreams

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Aces lock up postseason berth behind Young's 32

Year later, Jones has no regrets trading Parsons

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