The NFL Players Association's executive committee affirmed its support for Executive Director Lloyd Howell Jr., denying any requests for his resignation. Reports regarding Howell's part-time consulting role at The Carlyle Group raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest as this firm seeks minority ownership in NFL franchises. Committee members are committed to a thorough assessment of the raised issues and to maintaining unity among members, as they prepare to continue their work leading into the 2025 season. Howell plans to conduct due diligence regarding the situation before making any decisions.
As members of the NFLPA Executive Committee, we categorically reject false reports insinuating doubts within this committee or suggestions that we have asked our Executive Director to step down. We further reject attempts to mischaracterize the committee's views or divide our membership.
We have established a deliberate process to carefully assess the issues that have been raised and will not engage in a rush to judgement.
A source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN a union lawyer asked Howell to consider resigning from the private equity firm to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest.
A source familiar with the matter told ESPN that Howell recalls only that concerns were raised by 'a union employee,' and he said he would 'do his due diligence' before making a decision.
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