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Bad News for Struggling 49ers Star Despite Jim Harbaugh’s Defense as Kyle Shanahan Confirms Big Trade Plan After Draft

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Jerry Jones Shuts Down Importance of Micah Parsons’ Agent After Confirming Direct Talks With Cowboys LB

The Dallas Cowboys are delaying Micah Parsons' contract and Jerry Jones is reportedly has been in direct contact with Parsons for a new deal
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49ers Owner Admits Making ‘Sacrifices’ for Brock Purdy as Kyle Shanahan Clears Air on QB’s Potential Hold Out

49ers owner Jed York opens up about tough roster decisions, while Kyle Shanahan addresses swirling rumors about Brock Purdy’s future.
Brock Purdy

With NFL Ban Lurking, Andy Reid Sends Strong Message to Packers & Bills as Eagles Face Opposition for Tush Push

The NFL’s most unstoppable play, the Eagles' tush push, is under attack—Andy Reid acknowledges the Eagles' mastery.
Andy Reid

$5.15B Rivals Lurk Behind as Raheem Morris Clears Stance on Kirk Cousins’ Return as Falcons QB

Amidst his hefty contract concerns and future in the NFL, Kirk Cousins is finally getting a team interested to trade for him
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John Harbaugh’s Game Changer Sends 6-Word Response to Trade Call After Strong Words on Steelers & Broncos

John Harbaugh’s Game Changer cornerback raised trading rumors after sending strong on Steelers and Broncos.
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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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