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Chris Jones’ $95M Contract: Patrick Mahomes Breathes Sigh of Relief at Chiefs DT’s Guaranteed Deal

Chris Jones becomes the highest paid DT in the NFL as the Kansas City Chiefs reinstate the Super Bowl DT for 5 more years to come.

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49ers Rumors: How Kyle Shanahan Can Bring In Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack as Jim Harbaugh Forced to Consider ‘Release’ Options

Kyle Shanahan might be interested in Joey Bosa and his companion Khalil Mack as the Chargers take on a huge salary cap hit in 2024.

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After Internet Trial, Upset Simone Biles’ Husband Jonathan Owens Clears Air on His Character: “Genuine Person”

After facing backlash for his catch comment and remark on not knowing Simone Biles earlier in their relationship, Jonathan Owens clears air.

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Coach Prime Idolizes Tom Brady More Than Peyton Manning & Joe Montana for a Specific Reason in 2019 Debate

A resurfaced video unveils Deion Sanders' perspective on Tom Brady, drawing parallels with legends like Joe Montana and Peyton Manning.

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Not Knowing Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens Reveals Never-Heard-Before Side of Their Relationship: “She Never Bragged”

Jonathan Owens showed his deep respect for wife and Olympic champion Simone Biles’s humane self in the latest interview.

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Jim Harbaugh Eyes Under-the-Radar Michigan Prospects for Chargers in 2024 NFL Draft

After a successful stint in Michigan, Jim Harbaugh might be interested in bringing some of his former players to the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Tom Brady’s Ex Gisele Bündchen Got Emotionally Attached to Joaquim Valente Following the Death of Her Mother: Reports

Tom Brady's post-retirement life and his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen's newfound romance help navigate the complexities of co-parenting.

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“Have to Be Aggressive”: 49ers Reporter Hands 1994 Ultimatum for Kyle Shanahan as Jerry Jones Prepares “All-In” Cowboys Expedition

The San Francisco 49ers pursuit of Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack echoes their pivotal 1994 moves, while the cowboys declare they will go "all in.

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Tyreek Hill in Heated Confrontation With a Woman at Kevin Hart’s Comedy Show in Atlanta

Tyreek Hill went to see a Kevin Hart show and got involved in an altercation with a random woman who escalated the matter beyond needs.

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3 Potential Replacements for Mike Hart as Sherrone Moore’s Hunt for Running Backs Coach Kicks Off

Sherrone Moore is tasked with finding a replacement for RB coach Mike Hart. Check out the three potential prospects who Moore may have in mind.

Jerry Jeudy Trade: Steve Smith’s “Average Wide Receiver” Prophecy Comes True as Browns Complete Trade With Broncos

Jerry Jeudy and Steve Smith Sr.'s beef amplifies as the Broncos WR bears the brunt of beefing with the NFL broadcaster after Browns trade.

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Heartbroken Gisele Bündchen Not Depressed About Tom Brady Divorce Amid Joaquim Valente Romance: “Time of Transition”

From "death of a dream" to the birth of gratitude, Tom Brady's ex, Gisele Bündchen, shares her new journey and transition in an interview.

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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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