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“My Brotha Forever”: Travis Kelce Hails Clyde Edwards-Helaire After RB Credits Star TE for Chiefs Re-Signing

As RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire returns to the Kansas City Chiefs for another year, no one is happier than teammate Travis Kelce!

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“RIP”: NFL World Remembers Dwayne Haskins’ Tragic Death with Heavy Hearts on 2nd Anniversary

As Dwayne Haskins's tragic death and all the secrets that unfolded mark 2 years, fans express sheer grief at the loss of a legend.

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LA Chargers News: Ben Herbert’s Coaching Methods Exposed by Close Source

Ben Herbert's coaching strategies unveiled by an inside source as Jim Harbaugh aims to take over the score board and the Super Bowl.

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Why Buffalo Bulls Got Rid of All Their Cornerstones, Except Josh Allen? NFL Analyst Dives Deep Into Brandon Beane’s Decision Making

Can QB Josh Allen lead the Buffalo Bills alone to the victory, especially when general manager Brandon Beane has taken some harsh decisions?

Accused of Gambling, Patriots’ Kayshon Boutte ‘Still on Team’, Says Jerod Mayo

Patriots' HC Jerod Mayo addresses Kayshon Boutte's gambling allegations. NFL investigates, as LSU and Patriots respond to the situation.

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“Hired Mercenaries to Protect Your Two Sons”: Deion Sanders Receives Blunt Rebuke From Coach JB Over Colorado’s Culture Concerns

Coach Jason Brown absolutely thrashed Deion Sanders in his latest podcast, accused of having hired mercenaries among other allegations.

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What Was the Worst Draft Class in NFL History?

NFL Draft will begin on April 25 and it remains to be seen how it'll go. But which was the worst draft year in the NFL's history?

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Billionaire Jerry Jones Accused of Tactically Not Paying CeeDee Lamb Until ‘Last Minute’; Chad Johnson Discusses Cowboys WR’s Contract Hold Out

Rumors suggest that CeeDee Lamb's contract demands might bring trouble for the Cowboys. So, is owner Jerry Jones waiting for the correct time?

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Patrick Mahomes ‘Fired Up’ for Kansas City History As Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Will Face Sporting KC at Arrowhead Stadium

Patrick Mahomes celebrates Sporting KC's comeback to the Arrowhead Stadium, implying he will watch KC host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami.

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Coach Prime’s Son Shedeur Sanders’ Ties Bronny James’ NIL Valuation as King LeBron’s Son’s Value Slips at $4.7 Million

Shedeur Sanders clinches the top NIL valuation rank as he shares the stage with former No. 1 position holder Bronny James.

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Comedian Nikki Glaser Pledges $10,000 for Access to Tom Brady’s Ex-wife Gisele Bündchen and Jiu-Jitsu Coach Training Footage

Nikki Glaser makes a bold claim about paying $10,000 to get her hands on the footage of Gisele Bundchen and boyfriend's workout footage.

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Dallas Cowboys “Leverage” Tactics Questioned Against Micah Parsons as NFL Analyst Defends “The Solution” Amid “Worn Thin” Stance

Micah Parsons is the problem for the Cowboys, or is he the solution? Recent rumors have brought up some concerns, but analysts think otherwise

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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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