49ers Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo Says Tom Brady Texted Him 'Good Luck' Ahead of the Super Bowl

Tom Bradyis sending his best wishes to one of the2020 Super Bowlcontenders. In a recent interview with the NFL Network, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo revealed that he received a message from Brady, 42, ahead of Sunday’s big matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. “He shot me a text, just ‘good luck’ and everything like that,” Garoppolo, 28, told a reporter. “You know it’s, ‘Go handle business,’ it wasn’t too complicated or anything.

49ers' Arik Armstead Says He and His Teammates Bond Over Their 'Softer Side' as Fathers (Exclusive)

Photo:Arik Armstead/Instagram Arik Armstead/Instagram Arik Armstead isn’t paid to be soft on the football field, but the San Francisco 49ers star tells PEOPLE he and his teammates love embracing that side of their personalities when they’re spending time together off of the gridiron. “I play football, so it’s a lot of testosterone and a lot of masculine ego and energy, and all that around, so when I come home and get to be a dad, I get to be softer and I enjoy that side,” Armstead, 29, says.

49ers' Fred Warner's Wife Sydney Cleared to Fly to Super Bowl at 35 Weeks Pregnant: 'We're All Good' (Exclusive)

Fred Warner and Sydney Warner.Photo:Sydney Warner Instagram Sydney Warner Instagram Fred Warnerhas a very exciting month ahead. Not only is he set to appear in Super Bowl LVIII as his team, the San Francisco 49ers, face off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Las Vegas on Sunday, but he’s also doing it just weeks before becoming a dad for the first time. The linebacker’s wife,Sydney Warner(née Highwater), will be 35 weeks pregnant at Sunday’s game.

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo Faces $7K Fine for Tossing Football Into Stands

A single move might end up costing oneNFLquarterback.Celebrating his team’s win over the Seattle Seahawks on Dec. 29, Jimmy Garoppolo of the San Francisco 49ers launched the gameplay football into the crowd of spectators, a violation of the league’s fan safety guidelines.According to the NFL’sschedule of infractions and fines, “football into stands” falls under the sportsmanship classification, and incurs a $7,017 fine. A second offense warrants a $14,037 fee.On Monday, the league officially fined Garoppolo, 28, for the $7,017, according toUSA Today, although his representation reportedly plans to appeal the fine.

49ers' Katie Sowers Will Be the First Female, Openly Gay Coach at the Super Bowl

Super Bowl LIV will be a historic moment in more ways than one.When the San Francisco 49ersdefeated the Green Bay Packers 37-20 on Sunday night— securing their spot in the upcoming Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs — their assistant coachKatie Sowersalso became the first female and first openly-LGBTQ coach to head to the big game.After the California team’s win on Sunday, Sowersshared her excitement on social media,posting a video from the post-game field celebrations.