Trending Now - JC Tretter Takes Helm as Nflpa's New Executive Director
WHO:
JC Tretter, newly elected executive director of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA)
Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner
Jalen Reeves-Maybin, player president of the NFLPA
JC Tretter, elected as the new executive director of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA)
Lloyd Howell, former executive director of the NFLPA
David White, interim executive director and finalist for the position
Tim Pernetti, American Athletic Conference Commissioner and finalist for the position
Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner
Jalen Reeves-Maybin, player president of the NFLPA
WHAT:
Tretter stated, "I understand the responsibility that comes with this role and how important it is to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with player leadership."
The NFLPA's board of player representatives expressed confidence in Tretter's leadership, stating, "This decision reflects the responsibility our Board of Player Representatives carries on behalf of every player."
Tretter is the fifth executive director in NFLPA history.
JC Tretter was elected as the NFLPA's new executive director on March 17th, 2026.
Tretter was selected from an initial field of 300 candidates.
The NFLPA has been searching for a permanent leader since July 2025.
The NFL and NFLPA collective bargaining agreement expires in 2030.
Tretter served as the NFLPA president from 2020 to 2024 and as chief strategy officer from October 2024 until July 2025.
Legal costs for the NFLPA grew from an average of $5.1 million per year (2016-2022) to $18.1 million in the year ending February 2025.
Tretter's election followed a confidential process similar to the one used in 2023.
WHERE:
The election took place at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, California.
WHEN:
Tretter's election was announced on March 17th, 2026.
Tretter was elected on March 17th, 2026.
Lloyd Howell resigned in July 2025.
Tretter's comments about running back injuries were made in 2023.
The arbitration cases cited occurred between 2015 and 2025.
WHY:
Tretter's election follows the resignation of Lloyd Howell due to controversies, including financial misconduct and a confidentiality agreement with the NFL.
The NFLPA sought a new executive director following Howell's resignation due to controversies, including financial misconduct and a confidentiality agreement with the NFL.
HOW:
The NFLPA conducted a thorough search for a new leader, which included interviews and a vote by player representatives, with Tretter emerging as a finalist in recent weeks.
The NFLPA conducted a thorough search for a new leader, which included interviews and a vote by player representatives.
Tretter emphasized the importance of confidentiality during the election process to prevent leaks to the media.
(UPDATED March 18, 2026 07:20 UTC)
In a significant development for the NFL Players Association, JC Tretter has been elected as the new executive director, following the resignation of Lloyd Howell amid controversies. Tretter expressed his understanding of the responsibilities that come with this role, emphasizing the importance of standing together with player leadership, while the board of player representatives voiced their confidence in his leadership. This election, announced last Monday, marks Tretter as the fifth executive director in the history of the NFLPA, after a thorough search process that included interviews and a vote by player representatives.
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(UPDATED March 18, 2026 01:34 UTC)
JC Tretter has been elected as the new executive director of the NFL Players Association, a decision made on March 17, 2026, at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, California. Tretter, who previously served as the NFLPA president and was selected from a pool of 300 candidates, takes over following Lloyd Howell's resignation amid controversies. The NFLPA has been without a permanent leader since July 2025, and Tretter's election followed a confidential process to ensure the integrity of the selection.