Amid a collusion scandal in which the NFLPA reportedly helped cover up NFL efforts to suppress guaranteed money in player contracts, the union’s executive committee is backing executive director Lloyd Howell Jr.
In a memo that was leaked to multiple NFL reporters Sunday, the NFLPA’s executive committee “categorically” rejected reports “insinuating doubts within this committee” or that it had asked Howell to step down from his role as executive director.
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From the leaked memo:
“As members of the NFLPA Executive Committee, we categorically reject false reports insinuating doubts within this committee or suggestions that we have asked our Executive Director to step down. We further reject attempts to mischaracterize the committee’s views or divide our membership.
“We have established a deliberate process to carefully assess the issues that have been raised and will not engage in a rush to judgement. We believe in and remain committed to working with our Executive Director and other members of NFLPA staff and player leadership who have a shared mission to advance the best interests of players. As we approach the 2025 season, we look forward to continuing our important work together and ensuring the strength and unity of our association.”
The memo was issued in the wake of multiple explosive reports regarding alleged organized efforts from NFL leadership and owners to stifle guaranteed pay in player contracts.
Reports: NFLPA helped conceal details of alleged NFL collusion
In June, journalist Pablo Torre uncovered a 61-page ruling by arbitrator Christopher Droney that previously was not made public and whose details had reportedly been withheld from NFL players by the NFLPA.
Droney’s ruling determined that league executives including commissioner Roger Goodell urged team owners to reduce guaranteed player compensation in the wake of a $230 million fully guaranteed contract between the Cleveland Browns and quarterback Deshaun Watson.
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