US EditionLloyd Howell steps down as executive director of NFL Players Association
UNITED STATES, JUL 18 – Lloyd Howell resigned amid controversies including undisclosed past lawsuits and conflicts of interest that distracted the NFL Players Association from its mission, officials said.
- On Thursday night, Lloyd Howell stepped down immediately from his position as the head of the NFL Players Association.
- Howell cited that his leadership had become a distraction amid recent controversies, including reports of a 2011 lawsuit against him for sexual discrimination.
- An ESPN report disclosed that two player representatives who supported Howell were unaware of his 2011 sexual discrimination lawsuit, and it also highlighted his part-time consulting role with the Carlyle Group, which is connected to NFL franchise ownership.
- Howell expressed his satisfaction with the progress made at the NFLPA during his two-year tenure and mentioned he will continue supporting the players from the sidelines enthusiastically.
- His resignation is intended to help the NFLPA concentrate on supporting its players as the new season approaches and to keep athletes central to the future of football.
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