NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. has stepped down from his role amid various controversies, including reports on Friday that he expensed the union for trips to strip clubs.

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

Lloyd Howell resigned as head of the NFL players union after investigations into collusion and coverups. The latest involved expensed strip club trips.

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Former NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell charged the union for two visits to strip clubs, according to ESPN.

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

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.