Lloyd Howell Jr.’s has stepped down as executive director of the NFLPA following weeks of controversy that saw him lose confidence in the union he was tasked to represent. Hired in June of 2023, Howell released a statement Thursday night information he would resign his position as leader of the play’s union.
“It’s clear that my leadership has become a distraction to the important work the NFLPA advances each day,” Howell said in part as he announced he was “stepping down” from his role.
Howell was tabbed as Demaurice Smith’s replacement two years ago. Now, the union will begin an immediate search to find his replacement just as teams begin reporting to training camp.