Author: Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY

Even Tom Brady doesn’t know what his near-term future will hold. But the ex-Patriots mainstay and new Bucs QB is setting the thone for a fresh era.

Quarterback Jameis Winston might not be able to find a spot as an NFL starter in 2020, but one team — the Steelers — offers intriguing potential.

With the public events for the 2020 NFL Draft squashed, what’s the appeal for top prospects to show up in Las Vegas? There will be no real show.

With so much opposition to the CBS agreement and expanded season, among other objections, JC Tretter has a Herculean task to unite players ahead.

Joe Burrow threw water on any notion that he would force a trade from the Bengals, making it clear he’d be happy to be the No. 1 pick.

Matt Rhule stopped short of making any definitive statements about Cam Newton’s standing, but the coach said he’s eager to work with the QB.

At this time last year, the 49ers’ coaching staff was in Mobile, Alabama, for the Senior Bowl. But now the team is getting ready for Super Bowl LIV.

Dee Ford was one step away from the Super Bowl with the Chiefs before his offsides helped the Patriots stay alive and ultimately win the AFC title.

San Francisco’s Richard Sherman was banking that 49ers’ rebuilding plan would get him back in championship hunt. He’s a key player who got them here.