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Lloyd Howell Resigns as NFLPA Executive Director

The NFLPA launches an executive search following revelations of a secret arbitration deal, underscoring ongoing federal probes into union finances.

Former NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell speaks during the NFLPA press conference in advance of Super Bowl LIX at the New Orleans Convention Center.
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Overview

  • Lloyd Howell announced his immediate resignation Friday, citing distractions from controversies over his business ties and union secrecy.
  • Reports revealed he maintained a paid, part-time consultancy with The Carlyle Group that predated his 2023 appointment, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.
  • Coverage uncovered a confidentiality agreement between the NFL and NFLPA that concealed a January arbitration ruling in which league leaders were found to have urged owners to limit guaranteed player contracts.
  • The union engaged law firm WilmerHale for an internal governance review after the FBI and federal prosecutors opened an investigation into OneTeam Partners’ finances.
  • The NFLPA’s executive committee has convened to select an interim director while conducting a full search for a permanent successor ahead of the 2025 season.