".....and what of JC Tretter?" Jones wrote. "He is the progenitor of this whole tawdry episode of poseurs, 30 pieces of silver, player leadership manque and avarice. What of him?

Apparently ex-NFLPA head Lloyd Howell Jr.’s actions were somewhat expected for someone in his position, according to Pat McAfee.

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

Via Mark Maske of the Washington Post, the NFLPA board of player representatives will meet on Friday night to discuss the union's next steps following Thursday night's sudden and surprising resignation of executive director Lloyd Howell.

The answer is obvious: Domonique Foxworth. For starters, Foxworth has done the job before. From 2012 to 2014, he served as NFLPA President, helping the union navigate the turbulent aftermath of the 2011 lockout and CBA negotiations.

While the grievance decision had not been reported publicly before Thursday, the league says it informed teams at its March league meeting.

With NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell abruptly resigning on Thursday night, the NFLPA needs a new executive director. Via Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, the NFLPA executive committee sent this message to players following Howell's announcement: "This evening,