DeMaurice Smith
Jon Gruden resigns as Raiders head coach amid offensive email allegations
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden announces his resignation in the wake of allegedly offensive emails containing racist, homophobic and misogynistic language.
Oct 12, 09:21
NFL Players Association executive DeMaurice Smith criticises Roger Goodell
NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith claims that there is disparity between the league's punishment of players and owners.
May 30, 17:06
NFLPA's DeMaurice Smith: 'Players' safety key to expanded playoffs'
NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith warns the NFL and the owners of all 32 teams that the players' injury benefits must be considered if the playoffs are expanded.
May 19, 21:46
NFL have "positive" talks over locker room conduct
The NFL and a number of team and union representatives hold "positive" talks over the issue of locker room atmosphere following last season's bullying scandal.
Apr 8, 23:03
NFL Players' Association to investigate DeSean Jackson release
The NFLPA confirm that they will look into the circumstances surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles' decision to release DeSean Jackson last week.
Apr 4, 21:12
DeMaurice Smith: 'We will protect Michael Sam'
NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith insists that the union will not hesitate to help Michael Sam in any way possible should he be drafted in May.
Feb 12, 11:42
DeMaurice Smith: 'Judge Michael Sam on his ability'
NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith urges teams to judge openly gay defensive end Michael Sam on his ability alone in May's Draft.
Feb 12, 10:46
DeMaurice Smith slams "gutless" general managers
NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith slams a group of anonymous general managers who suggested that Michael Sam's Draft prospects would be harmed by his coming out.
Feb 12, 09:40
NFLPA director DeMaurice Smith: 'We will investigate Josh Freeman incident'
NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith announces that the union will investigate the incident involving the release of medical information of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman.
Oct 2, 00:10
