While Smith never mentioned Howell, the message is inescapable. Howell had no union history. By all appearances, he lacked ...

Former Executive Director of the NFL Players Association DeMaurice Smith joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book 'Turf Wars ...

In his new book, the NFL Players Association’s former leader says he defended Deshaun Watson “with gritted teeth” ...

Smith, head of the NFLPA for 14 years, says the union must do a "ruthless introspection" before searching for Lloyd Howell's ...

DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association, talks with the media after negotiations with the NFL involving a federal mediator broke down without an agreement Friday, March 11, ...

DeMaurice Smith hasn’t seen anything that compares to Lamar Jackson’s looming contract situation in nearly 15 years as the NFL Players Association’s executive director. He blasted NFL owners ...

Smith didn’t, however, rule out the possibility of engaging the league’s owners in potential negotiations before the expiration of the current CBA. NFLPA president Eric Winston agreed.

The announcement comes after Lloyd Howell Jr. stepped down on July 17 following controversies surrounding his leadership.

NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith said he would be "stunned" if Colin Kaepernick wasn't signed after his workout.

The player reps for the 32 NFL teams will vote on whether to extend DeMaurice Smith's contract as executive director of the NFL Players Association or open the election process to other candidates.

NFL DeMaurice Smith is ready to battle the NFL again. Not everyone wants to join him. July 19, 2019 More than 5 years ago Summary ...