DeMaurice Smith
@demauricesmith
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Father, Husband Law Professor and soon to be NFL Fan again.
Washington, DC
Joined May 2009
The book no one a @espn wants you to read. Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America’s Game - greed, power, racism, misogyny and how the power structure uses it all to “entertain” rather than inform you.
The stories you won’t hear on ESPN: https://t.co/Uec0KoEiPu Take a listen to our discussion on the Race We Can't Win podcast. Part 2 dropped today, powerful stuff.
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Come out to my book signing at @caddiescordell on Monday! It will be a very fun and worthwhile event.
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Call of Duty ®: Black Ops 7 is pushing the franchise into bold new territory, delivering three epic game modes. Jump into 18 explosive multiplayer maps with exciting, fast-paced movement or fight through hordes of zombies in the round-based Zombies mode. Powered by @callofduty
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Come out to my book signing at @caddiescordell on Monday! It will be a very fun and worthwhile event.
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To those in the DMV, I will be at @caddiescordell with @DCBooksChatter for a book signing on November 10th from 6-7pm! Come by for a great time as we talk about the book and watch the MNF game together. The first 20 guests receive a free signed copy of #TurfWars!
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A few days ago I had the pleasure of joining the @CraigCartonShow to discuss sports integrity, racism, scandals, and more. This was a very fun interview!
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I thoroughly enjoyed my time speaking at Ned's Club DC on Monday. It was a wonderful evening and a great opportunity to share more of the #TurfWarsBook story.
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When Bitcoin moves 2% and you start planning early retirement.
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Friday was a great day with my friends in Indianapolis on the @LifeStyleLive8 show and seeing my new buddies @IndyFuel
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Here's a clip from when I joined my friend, @RealLeonHarris, on his podcast Harris' Heroes:
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The stories you won’t hear on ESPN: https://t.co/Uec0KoEiPu Take a listen to our discussion on the Race We Can't Win podcast. Part 2 dropped today, powerful stuff.
racewecantwin.com
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To my friends in Indianapolis, I would love to see you at this event on Friday hosted by my brilliant cousin @DrSonyaSmith! RSVP Contact: support@nleelaw.com #turfwarsbook
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Check out the podcast I did last week with @agentjillbaxter on her show, "Born to Be a Sports Agent". We had a great convo where we relived NFL stories, discussed power struggles, labor relations, and more.
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Podcast Episode · Born to Be A Sports Agent · 09/13/2025 · 36m
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I had a powerful conversation with @jemelehill on her Spolitics podcast🎙️. We touched on the NFLPA and the bigger picture beyond the field—sometimes it’s messy, sometimes it’s magic, but always real. Grateful for the dialogue.
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Read my @YahooSports exclusive: when you strip away the glamour, sports labor looks just like any workers’ fight—for respect, for security, for fairness. Not just about big contracts, but about dignity. https://t.co/MBjZvuEGdo
#TurfWarsBook
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DeMaurice Smiths speaks on a host of topics, including Lloyd Howell, the ex-NFLPA head who resigned in shame.
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On @ProFootballTalk with Mike Florio, I drew the line: when labor unions decline, so do fair wages, pensions, and protections. Football is no different—without strong unions, players and workers everywhere lose.
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In my @TheAthletic article, I made it clear: the fight with NFL owners was never just about football. It was about workers vs. billionaires, power vs. exploitation. Players stood up - and we proved labor can win. Full article here: https://t.co/EZYnfLOrxf
#TurfWarsBook
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Smith, head of the NFLPA for 14 years, says the union must do a "ruthless introspection" before searching for Lloyd Howell's replacement.
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"The NFL is run in the same way that our country is run... it's all about control and power." On The Breakfast Club, DeMaurice Smith unpacks his new book Turf Wars while diving into NFL Unincorporated, Colin Kaepernick, and Shedeur Sanders. Don’t miss this conversation—then
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Seen in my @FastCompany article: In 2009, I faced NFL owners with a $4B lockout fund while we had less than $300M. Our secret weapon let us stand firm for what players deserve. You can read more here:
fastcompany.com
The inside story of my high-stakes boardroom showdown with Roger Goodell, Robert Kraft, and Jerry Jones
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On @TakeoutPodcast with @MajorCBS, I said it: NFL players work every day for what they deserve. It’s not just about the game - it’s about believing in fighting for what’s right, on and off the field.
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