A common refrain about the union is that it belongs to the players. But NFLPA president Jalen Reeves-Maybin has hardly been heard from since taking over in April 2024. A 2017 fourth-round pick and 2023 second-team All Pro, Reeves-Maybin is currently a linebacker and special teamer without a team after being released by the Lions this offseason.

Controversy also arose from a 61-page arbitration ruling issued in January 2025 by Christopher Droney.