More NFL News

Dak Prescott’s Agent Confirms Rejecting Jerry Jones’ 8-Figure Offer & Exposes NFL Teams’ Negotiation Tactics

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott and his agent Todd France reveals why they rejected the Jerry Jones' offer of $100 million.
Dak Prescott

Bills Rumors: Sean McDermott Eyes Ex-1st Round Picks for Josh Allen After Giving Up on James Cook Extension

Discover Sean McDermott targets for Josh Allen's receiving corps from other teams, while Buffalo moves on from James Cook
Josh Allen, Sean McDermott

Shane Steichen’s Colts Confirm Interest in Brock Purdy After GM Chris Ballard Announced QB Competition

Chris Ballard eyes Brock Purdy’s blueprint as Colts’ QB battle heats up, with Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones on the line.
Shane Steichen Brock Purdy

Despite Ciara’s ‘No’ to a 5th Child, Russell Wilson Confirms Name for Yet-to-Be-Born Baby

Learn more about Russell Wilson’s comment on Ciara’s post, hinting at baby no. 5 while confirming the name.
russell-wilson-ciara-gq-cover-modern-lovers-march-2021-01-social

Colts GM’s Strong Demand for Anthony Richardson As Shane Steichen To Split QB Reps in Offseason

Colts GM demands strong commitment to Anthony Richardson, while Shane Steichen shares major decision to make quarterback position strong.
Anthony Richardson and Shane Steichen

49ers Rumors: Kyle Shanahan Gives Up 2 Top-100 Picks for Brock Purdy As John Lynch Confident of QB’s Extension

49ers rumors take a twist: Shanahan trades two top picks for Brock Purdy, while GM eyes QB extension. What’s next for San Francisco’s future?
Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy

Kevin O’Connell’s Vikings Responsible for Lions’ Playoff Proposal As Mike Tomlin and Sean McVay Stand Against Seeding Change

Detroit’s playoff seeding proposal sparks a league-wide battle over fairness, tradition, and the future of divisional supremacy.
Kevin O’Connell

Matthew Stafford’s Rams’ Perfect Response to Puka Nacua’s Retirement Plans

Read the hilarious response by the LA Rams GM Les Snead to the retirement announcement by the WR Puka Nacua.
matthew stafford puka nacua

Andy Reid Finally Confirms Travis Kelce’s Struggles; Admits Failure Over 26-YO Star Who Joined Eagles

A deep dive into Travis Kelce’s struggles, Josh Uche’s misfit stint, and the Kansas City Chiefs’ endless chase for Reid's redemption
Andy Reid and Travis Kelce

Sean McVay Finally Assigns Blame for Rams’ loss to Eagles As HC Confirms Matthew Stafford Contract Not Yet Signed

McVay’s postmortem of the Rams’ collapse, weaving his tactical admissions to frame a season where miscommunication defined L.A.’s near-miss
NFL: JAN 19 NFC Divisional Playoff – Rams at Eagles

Christian McCaffrey’s Broncos Legend Dad Makes Big Request to 49ers as Brandon Aiyuk Trade Considered Unlikely

A deep dive into Ed McCaffrey's football legacy, Aiyuk’s contract drama, and the ever-evolving chess game of the NFL.
ed-and-cmc

Brian Callahan’s Titans Clear Demand for Cam Ward and Draft Prospects as Mike Borgonzi Confirms Plans for 1st Overall Pick

Brian Callahan and the Titans revealed what they want from Cam Ward and other prospects of this year's NFL Draft. Read to know more about it!
Syndication: The Tennessean Tennessee Titans Head Coach Brian Callahan fields questions at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports

About NFL

NFL

History

In August 1920, representatives from four states: Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and Dayton, held a meeting and formed the American Professional Football Conference (APFC) to improve footballing standards in the country. A month later, they formed the American Professional Football Association (APFA) and played a league with 14 teams. In 1922, they changed the name to the National Football League (NFL).

In 1960, a new professional league, the American Football League (AFL) started as a competition against the NFL. After six years, in 1966, the two leagues announced a merger that would take effect in 1970. During the four years between the announcement and the actual merger, the leagues started playing a Championship game which was called The Super Bowl. Since then, the two leagues have been recognized as two separate conferences within the same league, the NFL.

Participating teams

There are 32 teams in the NFL divided equally into two conferences: National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Each conference is further divided into 4 divisions: East, North, South, and West, with each division containing four teams.

American Football Conference (AFC)

East

NorthSouthWestNational Football Conference (NFC)NorthSouthWest