Author: Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY

Jackson State coach Deion Sanders played a role in aligning the Southwestern Athletic Conference with Pepsi as part of brand’s equality initiative.

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.

After suffering through first losing season in two decades, the Patriots and coach Bill Belichick threw money at several players on Monday.

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.

Maia Chaka, a Virginia teacher, has become the first Black female official in NFL history, the league announced Friday.

Ex-Eagles coach Doug Pederson wanted to go with QB Jalen Hurts and was fired. Look at the Eagles now — going with Hurts and trading Carson Wentz.

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.