The decision comes after a series of controversies facing the NFLPA, including concerns about a potential conflict of interest.

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.

The NFL and NFLPA concealed another grievance ruling, according to reports weeks after details behind a concealed collusion grievance ruling emerged.