JC Tretter was the union's player president from 2020 to 2024 and its chief strategy officer from October 2024 until July 2025, when Howell's tenure ended following revelations, uncovered by ESPN, of secret deals with the NFL, conflicts of interest and strip-club visits charged to the union.
The May accelerator is intended to focus on advancing talent from underrepresented groups, while remaining open to qualified senior-level candidates of all backgrounds. The program has shifted its focus toward more senior-level candidates who are aligned with head coach and general manager readiness, previously centering on high-potential candidates earlier in their careers.
We share the same love for what we do, and fortunately we've had this desire since we were kids in our selective professions. It's amazing to see her keep going to the table, keep finding new things to write about, keep finding new melodies and, on top of that, still seeing her have that love and joy in what she does.
Miami's need at quarterback went from speculative to immediate Monday morning when it announced Tagovailoa's release. This isn't necessarily a team ready to compete for a Super Bowl in 2026, but the Dolphins now have a quarterback they believe will give them a chance to win on any given Sunday.
Jake Bailey will be on the move in 2026. Bailey has agreed to a three-year deal with the Falcons, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. This will be a $9MM pact with $5MM in full guarantees. Bailey's career to date had been spent in the AFC East, but that will no longer be the case.
