"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."
"As a former player with years of union leadership experience, Tretter's résumé appeals to some player reps, and many others around the union have spoken on his behalf. But his record with the union also has detractors; the NFL twice filed successful grievances against the NFLPA as a result of Tretter's actions, and he was Howell's lieutenant and confidant."
"The other candidates to emerge from an initial field of over 300 are American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti and former Hollywood actors' union chief David White, who has served as interim NFLPA executive director since August."
The NFLPA is selecting a new executive director following Lloyd Howell's resignation after ESPN revealed secret deals with the NFL, conflicts of interest, and improper union spending. JC Tretter, a former player and union chief strategy officer, has emerged as a finalist candidate alongside American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti and interim director David White. Tretter previously stated he was unaware of Howell's agreement to conceal arbitrator findings about owner collusion from players. Though Tretter declined consideration for interim director after Howell's departure, his extensive union experience and player background make him appealing to some representatives. However, his tenure as union leadership faced criticism, including two successful NFL grievances against the NFLPA resulting from his actions, and his close association with Howell creates controversy among other union members.
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