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JC Tretter Elected NFLPA Director Amid Challenges Ahead

3/18/2026

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JC Tretter has been elected as the NFL Players Association's executive director, succeeding Lloyd Howell amid controversies.
The selection followed a process with over 300 candidates, narrowing to Tretter, interim director David White, and Tim Pernetti.
The NFLPA expressed confidence in Tretter's leadership and emphasized transparency and progress under his tenure.
His leadership comes as the union prepares for collective bargaining negotiations, including talks on expanding the regular season.

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JC Tretter has been elected as the NFL Players Association's executive director, succeeding Lloyd Howell amid controversies.
The selection followed a process with over 300 candidates, narrowing to Tretter, interim director David White, and Tim Pernetti.
The NFLPA expressed confidence in Tretter's leadership and emphasized transparency and progress under his tenure.
His leadership comes as the union prepares for collective bargaining negotiations, including talks on expanding the regular season.