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New NFLPA Director Election: Tretter Leads Finalists in San Diego

3/5/2026

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The NFL Players Association will elect a new executive director at its San Diego meeting from March 13 to 18, narrowing to finalists David White (interim NFLPA director), JC Tretter (former NFLPA president), and Tim Pernetti, American Conference commissioner.
JC Tretter (former NFLPA president) is a leading candidate despite earlier opposition to the role.
The process has been confidential, and Domonique Foxworth, Matt Schaub, and Jeff Saturday did not advance.

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The NFL Players Association will elect a new executive director at its San Diego meeting from March 13 to 18, narrowing to finalists David White (interim NFLPA director), JC Tretter (former NFLPA president), and Tim Pernetti, American Conference commissioner.
JC Tretter (former NFLPA president) is a leading candidate despite earlier opposition to the role.
The process has been confidential, and Domonique Foxworth, Matt Schaub, and Jeff Saturday did not advance.