NFLPA Names Former SAG-AFTRA Leader David White Interim Executive Director

David White, former executive director of the entertainment labor union SAG-AFTRA, has been appointed interim executive director of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) following the resignation of Lloyd Howell Jr., who stepped down amid controversy. The appointment comes at a critical time as the NFLPA prepares for upcoming collective bargaining negotiations and seeks stable leadership to rebuild trust and unity within the union. White's experience in high-profile labor negotiations and his outsider perspective are seen as assets to help the NFLPA confront billion-dollar media and ownership interests with greater assertiveness. The selection was made through a player-led process with representatives from all 32 teams voting, although some insiders questioned the transparency and thoroughness of the search. NFLPA President Jalen Reeves-Maybin expressed confidence in White's ability to inspire solidarity and provide necessary stability during the transition. While White's interim role is intended to restore faith and guide the union forward, a permanent executive director search will soon commence.