A $10,000 bet between Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers over the NFL Rookie of the Year was short-lived.
The former LSU teammates decided to call off the bet.
“We weren't educated about the betting policy in the NFL,” Daniels said after the first practice of the Commanders' rookie minicamp.
“We found out last night. He and I had a conversation and called off the bet. Obviously, we don't want to get in trouble or anything like that.”
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Malik Nabers and Jayden Daniels celebrate during the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza on April 25, 2024 in Detroit. (Gus Stark/LSU/University Images via Getty Images)
News of the bet emerged after recent podcast appearances by Daniels and Nabers.
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The NFL and other major U.S. professional sports leagues have sanctioned players in recent years for violating gaming policies. Although the bet between Daniels and Nabers would have been made without the involvement of a bookmaker, it still could have been considered an infringement.
“Now that I'm here, I'm informed about sports betting and gambling,” Nabers said after the Giants' rookie minicamp in East Rutherford, New Jersey. “We're calling off the bet. There's no bet now. It was just another brother pushing another brother to try to be successful. That's all.”
Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels attempts a pass during the Washington Commanders' rookie minicamp at the OrthoVirginia Training Center on May 10, 2024, in Ashburn, Virginia. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Daniels' wallet may already be a little lighter after reaching an agreement with punter Tress Way, Washington's longest-tenured player, to wear the same No. 5 he had at LSU and Arizona State. Daniels did not disclose the terms of the deal, but thanked Way for working with him to make it happen.
“Obviously, it was very difficult for him, sentimental value for him and me,” Daniels said. “He's a legend here, so I really appreciate him letting me wear his jersey.”
Wide receiver Malik Nabers speaks to the media during the New York Giants rookie minicamp at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center on May 10, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Wide receiver Luke McCaffrey, a third-round pick and younger brother of San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey, was on the practice field with Daniels on Friday. He expressed excitement at the prospect of playing with Daniels.
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“He's a stud,” said McCaffrey, a third-rounder out of Rice. “He's a great quarterback and he's a lot of fun to play with from a personality standpoint, so I've had a great time in just 24 hours being in DC with him.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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