For someone who’s on television for several hours every day, Pat McAfee chooses his spots. Sometimes it’s Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, other times it’s leaky ESPN suits. But when McAfee takes aim at someone and clears his throat,

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

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 the role.

ESPN reported that Howell also works as a consultant with The Carlyle Group, a private equity firm seeking minority NFL ownership stakes.

Lloyd Howell Jr. and two union employees visited the strip club in downtown Atlanta during this year’s NFLPA summit, according to expense reports obtained by ESPN.

As training camp approaches, Cowboys players could play a role in replacing the NFLPA’s new leader amid ongoing controversy and union tension.