Agent drops Demond Williams Jr. amid QB's portal dispute
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Key Points:
- Demond Williams Jr. has been dropped by his agent, Doug Hendrickson, due to philosophical differences following Williams' announcement to enter the transfer portal.
- Williams had signed a mid-$4 million contract to return to Washington for the 2026 season, a deal near the top market value for college quarterbacks.
- Washington plans to pursue legal action to enforce Williams' contract, which does not require the school to facilitate his transfer.
- In response, Williams has hired sports attorney Darren Heitner, and the situation has attracted attention from the Big Ten Conference amid concerns over transfer contract enforcement.
- Williams, a sophomore, had a strong season with a 69.5% completion rate, 3,065 passing yards
