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Inspired by Loyalists Larry Bird & Jim Rice, GM Eric DeCosta Discusses His Future With the Baltimore Ravens

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta aims to build a Larry Bird-esque legacy with the Ravens. DeCosta reflected this spirit in his 'Lamar Jackson Wish' too last year.

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Done Deal: Coach Prime Finally Gets His Man as NFL Hall of Famer Touchdowns in Colorado to Assume New Responsibilities

Formеr NFL star Warren Sapp confirmed his March arrival to join Colorado Buffaloеs as Sеnior Quality Control Analyst.

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“Michigan Was a Mess”: Jim Harbaugh Channels Steve Jobs After 0–31 Loss Against Notre Dame, Claims CC

Jim Harbaugh's coaching philosophy draws parallels with Steve Jobs in his innovative ways to lead his team forward

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Antonio Brown Takes Aim at Damar Hamlin as Ugly Social Media Exchange Intensifies

Antonio Brown has taken another dirty dig at Damar Hamlin photoshopping an image of the player with rapper 50 cent

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“It’s a Catfish”: Kylie Recalls Meeting Jason Kelce on Tinder & Reveals Her Hilarious 1st Date With the Eagles Legend

Join Kylie Kelce as she reminisces about her Tinder encounter turned love story with Eagles legend Jason Kelce. A hilarious first date tale!

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Travis Kelce Makes His Mark on Baby Gear, With a Sweet Surprise for Chandler Parsons’ New Born

Travis Kelce shows off his love for Chandler Parsons' newborn baby with a special, valuable, and memorable gift for the infant in hospital.

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After Banning Shedeur Sanders From Certain NFL Destinations, Coach Prime Predicted to “Manipulate” the Draft to Fulfil Son’s Superbowl Dream

Deion Sanders to manipulate the 2025 draft?

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26 Years After Divorce From First Wife Carolyn, Coach Prime Shows Son Deion Sanders Jr. Brutal Reality of Separation

Decades after divorce, Coach Prime gets real about co-parenting. Check out his wise words to his son Deion Sanders Jr.

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Bussin’ With The Boys Host Ponders Putting Travis Kelce Against Jason Kelce in Beer Games

Bussin' With The Boys ponders showdown, Travis vs. Jason Kelce beer-chugging contest. The retired Eagle has already crowned himself bro-king.

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Sherrone Moore Recruitment Masterclass Hailed as Michigan Hire New DL Coach After Greg Scruggs Controversial Departure

Michigan HC Sherrone Moore receives massive applause for his swift move in hiring new DL coach Lou Esposito, replacing Greg Scruggs.

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“Son, I Work My B*tt Off”: $45M Worth Deion Sanders Subtly Criticizes Own Family for Spending Money on Private Jets

Buffalo HC Deion Sanders reveals to son, Deion Jr., that the pursuit of genuine happiness lies in home, questioning the necessity of luxury travel

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“One of the Most Happiest Moments of My Life”- Eric DeCosta Opens Up on Resigning Ravens Superstar Lamar Jackson Despite Challenges

Lamar Jackson and Eric DeCosta still share a great bond, despite being hit by a tough phase during the QB's negotiation phase last year.

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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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