'Fully committed' Demond Williams Jr. to stay at Washington
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Key Points:
- Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. announced on Instagram that he will return to play at Washington in 2026, reversing his earlier decision to transfer after signing a mid-$4 million contract with the school.
- Williams' initial transfer announcement, reportedly aimed at LSU, sparked controversy and legal threats from Washington and the Big Ten to enforce his contract, highlighting tensions around contract validity in college sports.
- Following the transfer announcement, Williams' agent dropped him as a client, and he retained a lawyer specializing in NCAA cases before ultimately deciding to stay at Washington.
- Coach Jedd Fisch expressed commitment to repairing relationships and rebuilding trust with Williams and the Husky community, emphasizing that Washington is the best place for his continued development.
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