DeMaurice Smith

My book, #TurfWars, was featured in @WSJBooks. Check out the piece here: wsj.com/arts-culture/b…

Steve Tisch no longer owns a piece of the Giants. Why was he in the draft room?

"Collusion means that you are treating people as a piece of property and absolutely stifling their freedom." —ex-NFLPA Executive Director @demauricesmith on his reaction to learning of the "secret agreement" between the NFL and the players union

youtu.be/db4DXqq5iPY?si… Pablo gets it “it’s all about the receipts”. The show is a BANGER My book Turf Wars a.co/d/0dJIXY8p; was all about the receipts. An inside look at the NFL, how billionaires think of players and most importantly, how indifferent most of them are to you. .

instagram.com/reel/DXeceEDIC… @NFLDraft time was a great opportunity to talk with @whyy and @fearless_greene. Thank you so much for the kind words and for enjoying Turf Wars a.co/d/08zoo9Mb

I wrote Turf Wars so people could understand the history and process of selling the NFL to the masses. If you are a true fan of the game you need to know the backstory.

"Don't ever say to my face if you're an NFL executive or a club executive, 'We care about health and player safety.' You do not." – Michael Wilbon

Happening Thursday!

The appeals panel had more than enough evidence to find that the NFL colluded as to fully-guaranteed contract. For whatever reason, the panel chose to ignore obvious facts and common sense. nbcsports.com/nfl/profootbal…

It’s Not Trump. It’s America. nytimes.com/2026/03/26/opi… via @NYTOpinion Tremendous article today by @lpolgreen that dives into both the history and mythology of America and how it is inextricably tied to the current dysfunction that is passing as American policy.

A Game Called Honk (feat. DeMaurice Smith) | DLS 4/7/26 Part 2 youtu.be/ZPgvwz3u1FM?si… via @YouTube Great chat with @LeBatardShow

See you on Thursday in NOLA

This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen

I channeled James Baldwin for nearly 15 years in the job, employing restraint and eloquence against rage. It’s a privilege to unleash it in New Orleans. Thursday, April 9 6:30pm.

I have worked with truly great people but the last two weeks - this man and Bob Mueller - have reminded me of the importance of integrity in any job. My book, Turf Wars, references some great leaders, including Bob. Mr Jones is a whole chapter in the sequel.

The very end of our interview with Mr. Craig Jones — about the corruption that has consumed the NFLPA, where he worked as a security officer for almost two decades — is going to stick with me for a long time.

Blessed and a great man.

Several years ago the Players stood with the officials when they were locked out an was prepared to file a grievance that the NFL’s removal of the experienced and on-field first responders created an unreasonable health and safety risk. Still the right thing to do.

The NFL is laying groundwork for hiring replacement officials this season if the league is unable to agree on a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association, per @SeifertESPN. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

Can’t figure it out? Read Turf Wars. a.co/d/08Ham5nr