Inside the NFLPA: George Atallah on Scandal, Power Struggles & Player Advocacy | LZ Granderson Show

LZ Granderson sits down with George Atallah — former NFLPA Assistant Executive Director and founder of SOMEBODY Advisors — for a no-holds-barred conversation on his 15+ years fighting for NFL players' rights. From his work behind the scenes to his thoughts on the Lloyd Howell scandal, owner collusion, Colin Kaepernick's settlement, and Michael Sam’s NFL journey — Atallah gives a rare, insider look at the power dynamics shaping professional football.They also cover:How Atallah joined the NFLPA (3:30)Accomplishments & red flags during his tenure (6:20, 9:55)The controversial hiring process for the NFLPA Director (16:35)How much power players really have (38:00)Why the 18th game debate matters (47:40)His Super Bowl LX pick and high hopes for the Lions (43:20)Subscribe now for more powerful conversations on sports, politics, and culture from The LZ Granderson Show.#NFL #NFLPA #GeorgeAtallah #LZGranderson #PlayerAdvocacy #Kaepernick #MichaelSam #Lions #SuperBowlLX From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits. For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/ Connect on Social MediaTwitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=enThreads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgrandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/