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JC Tretter Elected NFLPA Director, Pledges Player Focus

3/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

JC Tretter, former NFL Players Association president and chief strategy officer, was elected the NFLPA's new executive director, succeeding Lloyd Howell, who resigned amid scandals.
He won a three-way election against interim director David White and NCAA commissioner Tim Pernetti.
Tretter pledged to strengthen the union and prioritize player interests, as the NFLPA resumes talks on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1956, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) gained recognition as the players' bargaining representative in 1968 after a brief strike. Under Gene Upshaw's leadership, the NFLPA negotiated a significant collective bargaining agreement that raised player salaries by 50%. Today, JC Tretter's election as executive director reflects a renewed commitment to player welfare, crucial for upcoming negotiations.

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Story summary

JC Tretter, former NFL Players Association president and chief strategy officer, was elected the NFLPA's new executive director, succeeding Lloyd Howell, who resigned amid scandals.
He won a three-way election against interim director David White and NCAA commissioner Tim Pernetti.
Tretter pledged to strengthen the union and prioritize player interests, as the NFLPA resumes talks on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

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