QB Demond Williams Jr. is entering the transfer portal despite a Washington contract.

Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. announced he will enter the transfer portal despite having signed a contract to return, and Washington says it will pursue legal avenues to enforce that signed agreement.

Demond Williams Jr., Washington's quarterback, announced on social media that he will enter the NCAA transfer portal. He had previously signed a contract to return to the Huskies for his junior season. Media reports said the return deal was near the top of the market and that LSU is among teams to watch as a possible landing spot. Washington has stated it will pursue legal avenues to enforce the signed contract. Key facts: - Williams announced on social media that he will enter the transfer portal. - He had signed a contract to return to Washington for his junior season, according to reports. - ESPN reported the return deal was near the top of the market. - CBS Sports reported LSU is one of the teams to watch as a potential destination. - Washington announced it will pursue legal avenues to try to enforce the signed contract, per ESPN. - Williams started all 13 games as a sophomore; in the LA Bowl he was 15 of 24 for 215 yards and four touchdowns, and for the season he completed 246 of 354 passes (69.5%) for 3,065 yards, 25 TDs and eight interceptions while rushing for 611 yards and six TDs. For his Washington career he completed 71.5% of passes for 4,009 yards, 33 TDs and nine interceptions in 26 games and rushed for 893 yards and eight touchdowns. Summary: Williams' decision to enter the transfer portal creates uncertainty about Washington's quarterback room and about where he will play next. Washington has announced it will pursue legal avenues regarding the previously signed contract, and media have linked LSU among possible landing spots. Undetermined at this time.