NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell resigned from his post, marking the first logical step the union has made since journalist Pablo Torre unearthed a 61-page arbitration document that launched out...

Howell went on to note that his presence has become a "distraction" and ultimately prompted his decision to step away.

The latest issue was an ESPN report Thursday that revealed two player representatives who voted for Howell were not aware that he was sued in 2011 for sexual discrimination and retaliation while he w...