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Jackson Powers-Johnson Offers Complete Transparency on Health, Asserting Them as Baseless Rumors

Raiders new guard Jackson Powers-Johnson shuts down health rumors saying he's perfectly healthy to go forward. 

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Who Are Payton Wilson’s Parents? Meet the Family of NC State LB

Here's what you might want to know about Payton Wilson and his parents before he gets picked in the 2024 NFL Draft. Stay tuned for updates!

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Raiders Avoid Falcons’ Mistake by Giving Andre James a ‘Heads Up’ Before Picking Jackson Powers-Johnson in the Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders gave their current center, Andre James, a heads-up before drafting the new Jackson Powers-Johnson.

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Brenden Rice Channels Dad Jerry Rice’s Legacy With Matching Leather Pants at NFL Draft

Apart from his playing style, wide receiver Brenden Rice looks up to his father and chooses his fashion style while attending the draft

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Falcons’ Draft Ruke Orhorhoro’s Two Shocking Facts Can Shake Atlanta’s Fan Base

Now that the Atlanta Falcons landed up defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro comes up two shocking facts about their latest acquisition

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Patriots Are ‘Getting a Monster’, Says Rookie Ja’Lynn Polk Before Being Drafted by Jerod Mayo in the 2024 NFL Draft

Ja'Lynn Polk talks to the media before he got drafted as 37th overall to the New England Patriots and expressed his excitement and confidence

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Deebo Samuel Shuts Down Trade Rumors Despite 49ers Ricky Pearsall Decision

Deebo Samuel puts trade rumors to rest despite the 49ers' decision on Ricky Pearsall, signaling a commitment to his team.

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Rome Odunze’s Day Brightened by Washington Teammates’ Support as He Joins Caleb Williams in Chicago Bears

Washington product Rome Odunze receives a surprise video call from his former teammates after being drafted by the Chicago Bears.

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After Roger Goodell’s Record Confirmation, Detroit 100k Away From Snatching Nashville’s NFL Draft Record

With Roger Goodell's record confirmation, Detroit inches just 100k away from snatching Nashville's NFL Draft record.

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Drake Maye Gives Resounding Approval to Patriots’ Selection of Ja’Lynn Polk With Three Impactful Words

Drake Maye, the Patriots' quarterback, approves the team's selection of Ja'Lynn Polk as their wide receiver in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Bengals’ Joe Burrow Demands Major Change From Roger Goodell After His Hint at New NFL Schedule

Joe Burrow makes a plea to Roger Goodell for the upcoming 2024 season as the Cincinnati Bengals QB recovers from a season ending injury.

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Nick Saban’s Daughter Kristen Supports Former Alabama Star Terrion Arnold With ‘Detroit vs Everybody’ Chant

Terrion Arnold, the former cornerback for the Alabama Crimson Tide, gets his share of the love from Kristen Saban for joining the Lions.

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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.

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