
Lloyd Howell: The New Executive Director of NFL Players Association
The NFL Players Association has elected Lloyd Howell as its new executive director, replacing DeMaurice Smith after 14 years. Howell, a former chief financial officer and treasurer at Booz Allen Hamilton, brings extensive experience in management consulting. Smith negotiated two collective bargaining agreements during his tenure, overseeing improvements in player salaries, benefits, and health and safety arrangements. The union also launched team report cards to assess team dynamics, and the search for Smith's successor involved input from a player search committee. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated Howell and expressed gratitude to Smith for his work on behalf of players.


