The Washington Commanders acquired their quarterback. And their quarterback acquired his quantity.
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Jayden Daniels, the second general choose, acquired the No. 5 from Washington’s longest tenured participant, punter Tress Method, in an trade that concerned no money. As an alternative, as a part of the swap, Daniels will ship Method’s household to an Oklahoma-LSU soccer sport after Method retires, in accordance with a number of sources.
Daniels performed the previous two years at LSU; Method performed for Oklahoma. It is unsure what else was given to Method, who additionally mentioned he had not but chosen a brand new quantity.
Daniels wore No. 5 in highschool in addition to throughout his three years at Arizona State and two at LSU, the place he received the Heisman Trophy final season. Method had worn No. 5 since Washington claimed him off waivers in 2014.
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In 10 seasons with Washington, Method has averaged a franchise-best 46.9 yards per punt and his 274 punts contained in the 20-yard line are probably the most by a Washington punter. He has made two Professional Bowl appearances — 2019 and 2022 — and was named second-team All-Professional in 2019.
Method spent components of two years with the Chicago Bears sporting No. 1 however by no means made the lively roster. In a video posted on X on Thursday, an emotional Method advised the host crew on the team-run “Command Heart” present that coming to Washington was the primary time he felt needed within the NFL.
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Method has been voted a captain 4 occasions with Washington. He mentioned on the video that it’s onerous to ascertain the “C” for captain on his jersey for a fifth time, when the letter is crammed in gold, with a brand new quantity alongside it. However he is embracing his function as a veteran chief in a time of change for the Commanders, with a brand new proprietor (Josh Harris), normal supervisor (Adam Peters) and coach (Dan Quinn). Daniels is the ultimate large piece of the makeover for a franchise that hasn’t received a playoff sport because the 2005 season and desperately wanted one.
“I really feel like there’s a lot pleasure across the group, arms down greater than I’ve ever seen,” mentioned Method, his voice cracking at occasions. “That is only a very small a part of what I can do.”