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David White's NFLPA Bid Faces Controversy, Secures Second Place

8/8/2025

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David White's bid for NFL Players Association executive director was marred by a 2015 report claiming he misled SAG-AFTRA's board about a documentary on child abuse in Hollywood. Nevertheless, the NFLPA stood by White's credentials. Ultimately, he secured second place in the election, with the executive committee showing a preference for him over Lloyd Howell.

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David White's bid for NFL Players Association executive director was marred by a 2015 report claiming he misled SAG-AFTRA's board about a documentary on child abuse in Hollywood. Nevertheless, the NFLPA stood by White's credentials. Ultimately, he secured second place in the election, with the executive committee showing a preference for him over Lloyd Howell.