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Caleb Williams Aims to Surpass Idol Aaron Rodgers’ Longevity With Unprecedented Loyalty for Bears

No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, who is expected to land with the Bears, reveals his tenure plans in Chicago.

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Caleb Williams Opens Up on Landing the Chicago Bears Their First Lombardi Since 1985

Caleb Williams shares insights on leading the Chicago Bears to their first Lombardi Trophy since 1985, sparking excitement and hope.

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NFL World Accuse Jim Harbaugh of Playing Mind Games to Raise J.J. McCarthy’s Draft Stock Over Caleb Williams

Los Angeles Chargers HC has found himself in a negative light as he endorses J.J. McCarthy over Caleb Williams for the 2024 NFL Draft.

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After Multiple Transfer Portal Bombshells, Coach Prime Finds Relief in Latest Commitment From Colorado Native TE

Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes are slowly recovering from the loss as they signed Charles Williams as their first spring signee.

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Deion Sanders Responds to Cormani McClain’s Mother’s Message for Colorado Football and Staff With Heartfelt Note

Cormani McClain's mother thanks Colorado staff after his departure. Now, Deion Sanders responds with a sincere message of support.

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“See You Soon”: After Insulting Remarks on Caitlin Clark, Antonio Brown Teases Surprise Appearance at Coach Prime’s CU Spring Weekend

After getting blocked by Caitlin Clark, Antonio Brown teases the Buffs Nation with a possible uninvited surprise performance. See what's he up to now!

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Forced to Be ‘Quiet’, Patrick Mahomes’ Mom Randi Shares Woes of Being a ‘Tennis Mom’ While Cheering for Daughter

After being Patrick Mahomes' cheerleader for the longest time, Randi now switches to being a 'tennis mom', and it has not been easy for her.

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Coach Prime’s Colorado Predicted to Be “Significantly Better” Despite Losing Cormani McClain & Co to Transfer Portal

Deion Sanders, the head coach for the Colorado Buffaloes, receives a bold prediction for his team amid losing out a valuable player

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NFL Draft 2024: Why Mr. Irrelevant Is Relevant?

The NFL Draft 2024 spotlights Mr. Irrelevant, revealing why the final pick is actually an exciting and important part of the event.

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“Make Bushes Great Again”: Antonio Brown Adds Fuel to Caitlin Clark Controversy With Hilarious Response to Criticism

Antonio Brown, the former WR for the Buccaneers, isn't backing off from the Caitlin Clark controversy anytime soon

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After Losing Cormani McClain, Coach Prime Suffers Another Setback as Transfer Portal Disaster Continues

Deion Sanders and Co. face another huge blow as Eric Brantley Jr. adds to the list of CU players entering the transfer portal.

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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Are Perfect for Each Other, Says Pat McAfee After Listening to ‘So High School’

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's adorable romance hasn't escaped Pat McAfee and he expressed his appreciation for the "perfect" couple.

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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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