Author: Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY

Even with Jimmy Garoppolo in tow, the 49ers didn’t want to risk being “left at the altar” for a quarterback, coach Kyle Shanahan said.

The 49ers have made no secret of their intent to draft a QB after trading up for the No. 3 pick, but the team still sees a place for Jimmy Garoppolo.

Despite the adjustments made for 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s no way the league is signing up for another all-virtual offseason.

NFL GMs weigh factors that throw “a major wrench” into trade market for Texans’ Deshaun Watson after multiple women have alleged sexual misconduct.

Saints coach Sean Payton is looking at life without Drew Brees but is confident Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill can handle challenge of leading offense.

Here’s to the virtue of betting on yourself. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott bet on himself and as a result, broke the bank with a $160 million deal.

Nothing has moved the needle with NFL owners like taking them to court. That could be next step in addressing league’s failure in diversity hiring.

Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy said former Bucs teammate Vincent Jackson taught him how to be a pro in the NFL. Jackson was found dead Monday.

Longtime Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Drew Pearson – the “Original 88” – was selected as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021.