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Update: Demond Williams Jr‘s sports agent and attorney both parted ways with the ex-Washington quarterback following his controversial transfer.

The University of Washington threatened legal action when Williams entered the NCAA transfer portal just days after signing a $5 million NIL deal.

Sports agent Doug Hendrickson, of Wasserman Football, cut ties with Williams this week.

Hendrickson tweeted on Thursday, “I have made the decision to end my representation of Demond Williams Jr. effective immediately due to philosophical differences.” The post continued: “Demond is an incredible talent and we wish him and his family the best in their future endeavors.”

Williams signed an NIL (name, image, likeness) deal with Washington for nearly $5 million on January 2.

Williams reportedly made the decision to jump into the portal after LSU offered him $6 million.

Sources tell CBS Sports‘ Matt Zenitz that Williams initiated the portal process without consulting his agents.

According to reports, an attorney representing Williams also jumped ship following his controversial decision to transfer.

Williams’ new attorney, Darren Heitner, announced he was retained as his legal counsel.

“I have been retained as legal counsel for Demond Williams Jr. We have no public comment at this time. Updates will be provided as appropriate,” Heitner tweeted on Thursday.

The sophomore quarterback threw for 3,065 yards and 25 touchdowns in a breakout season with the Washington Huskies in 2025.

Washington officials say they will enforce the “legally binding” NIL contract that Demond signed just days ago. Officials plan to submit evidence of tampering by the other school.

Williams’ teammates found out about his decision to transfer while attending a celebration of life ceremony for Huskies women’s soccer player Mia Hamants, who died of kidney failure.

X user @coker_UDub wrote: “The f–ker did it while our whole team and staff was at a Celebration of Life for our soccer player.”

X user @Blutman27 wrote: “Word from Washington is players, staff all just found out about Demond Williams’ departure through Twitter/Instagram. A collective state of shock there [right now].”

A third person wrote: “Spineless move by Demond Williams if true. These portal stories make me want to put holes in my drywall with how broken the foundations are in college football.”

Williams defended his decision in his departure announcement, writing, “I have to do what is best for me and my future.”

Coaches have long criticized NIL deals for destroying college sports

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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders slammed NIL deals in college, saying “It don’t make sense.”

During a podcast, Deion urged players to “chase the game, not the bag.”

“I’ve never chased money in my life. I’ve chased greatness. And guess what came with greatness? The money.”