NFL suspends former 49ers safety Gipson for PEDs

SANTA CLARA — Tashaun Gipson, the 49ers’ starting safety for the past two seasons, has drawn a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy against performance-enhancing substances, according to a league spokesman.

The 49ers had no official comment as Gipson became an unrestricted free agent in March.

Gipson’s discipline — “suspended by the Commissioner” — was revealed by the NFL on its Tuesday transaction notice.

Gipson, 33, remains eligible to sign with a team and participate in preseason practices and games...