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# The Montlake Report: Huskies’ Defense Brings Back Big Weapon Thanks to ‘5-in-5’ Ruling
- URL: https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/the-montlake-report-washington-huskies-big-weapon-5-in-5-rule/
- Published: 2026-08-11T15:49:33.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-11T15:49:33.000Z
- Author: Aaron Coe
- Tags: Analysis, Video, Podcast, Huskies Football, Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei, Alex McLaughlin

The Washington Huskies football team brought back Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei after he was granted an additional year under the recently passed ‘5-in-5’ rule, while safety Alex McLaughlin and Ramzak Fruean dominated at Day 4 of UW fall camp.

Emerald City Spectrum reporter Aaron Coe breaks down everything he saw and heard at the second padded practice from Huskies' camp, including how Uiagalelei’s return will bolster Washington’s front line and further improve a group that is expected to take a big leap in 2026.