A former NFL Players Association executive director is accused of charging the union for trips made to two strip clubs, including Magic City in Atlanta. Howell Jr. resigned on Thursday, citing that his leadership has become a “distraction” for NFLPA in recent weeks.

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The race to be the next executive director of the NFL Players Association is down to two men, according to The Athletic. Either NFLPA chief strategy officer J.C. Tretter or chief player officer Don Davis are expected to lead the union following a tumultuous week that saw Lloyd Howell abruptly resign.

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.

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

Because the NFLPA Constitution doesn’t contain a procedure for selecting an interim executive director, the NFLPA apparently has come up with a plan for proceeding. It’s unclear how the voting will work — especially if no one gets a majority of the votes on the first ballot.

NFL players union executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. resigned in a statement late Thursday night after heavy scrutiny of the NFLPA’s recent activity revealed Howell to be unfit for the role.

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