NFLPA nearing vote on new executive director from three finalists as union faces pivotal moment
By Jonathan Jones
Published on March 13, 2026.
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) is set to vote on a new permanent executive director, less than one year after Lloyd Howell resigned in disgrace. The union's 32-member board of representatives will decide among at least three finalists, including interim executive director David White, former COO JC Tretter, and American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti. The vote will take place by Wednesday. This comes as the NFL continues to negotiate media deals, add an 18th regular season game, double international games, and potentially collaborate on an new collective bargaining agreement. Despite major losses, the union has been able to recover after multiple staff members were fired, taken buyouts or resigned.
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