Union to look at equipment, concussion protocols

The NFL players’ union will be making a push for improved equipment and for more consistent compliance with the concussion protocol. At their annual Super Bowl news conference Thursday, the NFL Players Association also insisted there will be no extension of the 10-year labor agreement signed in 2011.

Another possible GM candidate for the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are conducting follow-up interviews with George Paton on Friday and Terry McDonough on Saturday, and will hopefully get something sorted out at that point. However, if neither candidate works out, the team will have to consider other options.

Eagles standing in way of Giants’ clinching playoff berth

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Detroit wide receiver Anquan Boldin is tackled by New York Giants’ Janoris Jenkins , Eli Apple and Andrew Adams during the first half of Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium. The Giants won, 17-6.