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In his new book, the NFL Players Association’s former leader says he defended Deshaun Watson “with gritted teeth” ...
Former Executive Director of the NFL Players Association DeMaurice Smith joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book 'Turf Wars ...
Former NFLPA President DeMaurice Smith opened up on the allegations Deshaun Watson faced during his time with the Texans.
Smith, head of the NFLPA for 14 years, says the union must do a "ruthless introspection" before searching for Lloyd Howell's ...
Jason Kelly, Michael Barr and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry.
A trial lawyer who previously worked with the U.S. Attorney's Office and Department of Justice, Smith has served as the NFLPA's executive director since March 2009 following the death of Gene ...
DeMaurice Smith and Carl Lasker did not publish "The Rooney ‘Suggestion,'" their paper that will be featured in a future edition of the Yale Law and Policy Review, to create the Rooney Rule 2.0.
DeMaurice Smith hasn’t seen anything that compares to Lamar Jackson’s looming contract situation in nearly 15 years as the NFL Players Association’s executive director. He blasted NFL owners ...
The announcement comes after Lloyd Howell Jr. stepped down on July 17 following controversies surrounding his leadership.
The player reps for the 32 NFL teams will vote on whether to extend DeMaurice Smith's contract as executive director of the NFL Players Association or open the election process to other candidates.
NFL DeMaurice Smith is ready to battle the NFL again. Not everyone wants to join him. July 19, 2019 More than 5 years ago Summary ...