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

Lloyd Howell Jr., the former executive director of the NFL's Players Association, resigned from his position on Thursday following an investigation around Howell charging the union for visits to strip clubs, per ESPN.

NFL players’ union executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. resigned in a statement late Thursday night after heavy scrutiny of the NFLPA’s recent activity revealed Howell to be unfit for