NFLPA Chief Joins NFL-Linked Firm
NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. is working as a part-time consultant for The Carlyle Group, a private equity firm approved to invest in NFL franchises, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest given his leadership role in the union and his outside financial interests. Despite union advisories and scrutiny, Howell continues his dual roles, prompting investigations and questions about conflicts of interest in NFL franchise investments.