But the episode drove home to Okung, a 10-year veteran, how vulnerable N.F.L. Players Association, Okung plans to run for union president to replace Eric Winston, who must step down in March because he is no longer an active roster. He wants to fight for a greater share of the league’s revenue, and redefine what owners share with the players. Okung said the union needs more power to audit the league’s finances and a stronger arbitration system. He wants to overhaul the wage scale and even review the current union structure.

Source: New York Times January 26, 2020 16:52 UTC