Commanders punter had the softest request as part of jersey number swap
Aug 27, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders punter Tress Way (5) during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports
Jayden Daniels will wear the same number in the NFL that he wore in college at LSU, and you will never believe what the star quarterback had to pay for the jersey.
Veteran punter Tress Way has worn No. 5 with the Washington Commanders since he joined the team in 2014. Typically when a rookie wants a jersey number that is already taken, the incoming player has to pay a handsome sum or make some sort of costly deal. Way did not ask Daniels for much, however.
Instead of having Daniels pay cash for No. 5, Way made a very modest request. Way just wants Daniels to help Way and his family attend an Oklahoma-LSU football game at some point down the road.
Commanders P Tress Way did not want a cash transaction from Jayden Daniels for the No. 5. Instead, as part of the exchange, when Way is done with his NFL career, Daniels plans to send Way and his family to an Oklahoma-LSU football game, presumably with good seats, per source. pic.twitter.com/93QeMAOE6G
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Way played in college at Oklahoma. The Sooners are moving from the Big 12 to the SEC next season, so they will face LSU in the future. Daniels should have no problem scoring tickets for Way.
We have already seen one star player pay huge money for a jersey number after being traded this offseason. Way could have made a similar demand to Daniels, but the punter’s generosity toward his new quarterback will probably go a long way in the locker room.
