NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell steps down
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ESPN reported that Howell also works as a consultant with The Carlyle Group, a private equity firm seeking minority NFL ownership stakes.
For the second time in two years, the union will dive into another election process while simultaneously sorting out what went so wrong with the last one.
Pat McAfee has strongly criticized the NFLPA leadership following Lloyd Howell Jr.'s resignation, triggered by revelations of misused union funds for personal expenses. McAfee calls for a new leader with business acumen and empathy for players,
NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. announced his resignation Thursday evening.
Howell resigned from his post late Thursday amid rising criticisms at the NFLPA and concerns about Howell's potential conflicts of interest.