The NFLPA will have a new Executive Director.
Lloyd Howell was introduced on Wednesday, replacing DeMaurice Smith.
“The opportunity to represent the players is a privilege,” Howell said in a statement. “I look forward to building relationships and the solidarity amongst our players. The history and strength of this institution is impressive, and I look forward to driving our bold goals and achieving them together in the future.”
Howell recently was chief financial officer and treasurer at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
Our Board of Player Representatives is pleased to announce that we have elected Lloyd Howell as the newest Executive Director of the NFLPA.
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 28, 2023
Smith held the title since 2009. He offered a comment:
Serving the players has been the experience of a lifetime. I want to congratulate Lloyd Howell and wish him well on this incredible journey. I applaud the players for their tremendous work on this process, and I know all of them will lead the union well into the future.
— DeMaurice Smith (@demauricesmith) June 28, 2023
We got it doneđđœ. Proud of our guys for coming together and selecting our new Executive Director for the NFLPA. https://t.co/QLPCepn1dy
— Austin Ekeler (@AustinEkeler) June 28, 2023
Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the news.
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— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) June 28, 2023