If those players opt to keep Smith, the union would not consider other candidates for the executive director job. The players’ vote on Smith is to take place by Oct. 15, under the new election procedures. If all 14 members of the selection committee vote to keep Smith, he is retained and the players’ ruling executive committee negotiates a new contract with him. If six or fewer members of the selection committee vote to retain Smith, the executive director job is declared open. “To be the [executive director] of the NFLPA is a privilege that should be earned every three years in broad daylight.

Source: Washington Post August 27, 2017 20:56 UTC