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Feb 8, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith speaks during the NFLPA press conference at the Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
2023-02-08

NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith wants to end combine

NFLPA chief DeMaurice Smith proposed Wednesday to abolish the annual NFL scouting combine and replace it with regional pro days.
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2021-10-06

DeMaurice Smith could be out as NFLPA Executive Director

As the head of the National Football League Players’ Association since 2009, DeMaurice Smith has overseen one work stoppage and
Jan 31, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith speaks during the NFLPA press conference in advance of the Super Bowl LIII where the New England Patriots will play the Los Angeles Rams on Feb. 3, 2019 at Mercedes_Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
2021-02-05

NFLPA expects virtual offseason, skeptical about vaccine availability

NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith anticipates the upcoming offseason closely mirroring the 2020 pandemic-altered approach the NFL adopted in the
Jan 31, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith speaks during the NFLPA press conference in advance of the Super Bowl LIII where the New England Patriots will play the Los Angeles Rams on Feb. 3, 2019 at Mercedes_Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
2021-02-03

NFLPA head: COVID-19 will not derail Super Bowl

Super Bowl LV will go on as planned on Sunday, even if the game’s biggest stars test positive for COVID-19,
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2020-02-27

NFLPA head on players pushing back against CBA: ‘Democracy is messy’

NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith supports prominent players who have come out against the CBA proposal. Here’s what he said.
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2020-01-29

NFLPA director: Players may need ‘two-year strike’ to get what they want

As negotiations on a new CBA remain ongoing between the NFL and NFLPA, DeMaurice Smith is cautioning players about a…
2020-01-26

Report: NFLPA schedules important meeting for CBA talks

Report: The NFL Players Association is set for an important meeting with players regarding its discussions with the NFL on…