Overview

• David White was elected interim executive director late Sunday by a vote of player representatives from all 32 teams.
• The player-led selection process reflects a push for transparency after months of internal turmoil.
• White replaces Lloyd Howell Jr., who resigned July 17 amid revelations of a secret arbitration report and a consultancy with The Carlyle Group.
• A seasoned labor executive, White led SAG-AFTRA from 2009 to 2021 and currently chairs the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s board.
• The NFLPA plans to launch a thorough, player-driven search for a permanent executive director in the coming weeks.