Howell resigned from his post late Thursday amid rising criticisms at the NFLPA and concerns about Howell's potential conflicts of interest.

Pat McAfee has strongly criticized the NFLPA leadership following Lloyd Howell Jr.'s resignation, triggered by revelations of misused union funds for personal expenses. McAfee calls for a new leader with business acumen and empathy for players,

Thursday night’s news that NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell has resigned isn’t necessarily the end. It’s possibly the beginning of a two-step process that will result in the NFLPA severing ties with the man most identified with the hiring of Howell in the first place.