More NFL news

Colin Kaepernick Endorses $1,000,000,000 Giant, Months Before October Comeback to American Households

Former NFL star Colin Kaepernick comes forward to endorse $1 billion giants ahead of his October comeback to American households

Aaron Rodgers Less Packers Get a Massive Shot in the Arm as Big Piece of the Green Bay Puzzle Almost in Place

Without Aaron Rodgers, the Packers aim to slowly bring back Rashan Gary after ACL surgery, boosting their pass rush.

New York Jets Training Camp

Chiefs DE Places $255,000,000 QB Over Patrick Mahomes While NFL Endorses One Man in One Voice

On a redemption mission, Jalen Hurts readies for Chiefs rematch with Patrick Mahomes teammate Chris Jones' surprise support.

Los Angeles Rams v Kansas City Chiefs

39-Year-Old Forever Young Aaron Rodgers Admits He Is Getting ?Older? Everyday, Amidst Hinting Two-Year Retirement Plan

Aaron Rodgers opens up about how he is growing older with the passage of time, amidst signing a two-year contract with the New York Jets

Aaron Rodgers (1)

?Deion Sanders Is a Cheerleader?: $29.5 Million Legend With Two Super Bowls Predicted to Possibly Trigger Colorado Collapse

Aaron Rodgers opens up about how he is growing older with the passage of time, amidst signing a two-year contract with the New York Jets

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: JAN 03 Under Armour All-America Game

Mystery Buyer Aaron Rodgers Made a Master Plan for $9.5M Mansion, Just Days Before Opting Jets Over $35M Real Money

In the wake of his jaw-dropping $35 million pay cut from the Jets, Aaron Rodgers' recent acquisition has left everyone astonished.

Aaron Rodgers

696 Home Runs But Alex Rodriguez Still Backs Business Over Daughter?s Conflicted Tom Brady Decision

Aaron Rodgers opens up about how he is growing older with the passage of time, amidst signing a two-year contract with the New York Jets

Alex Rodriguez with Natasha Featured Image

Silver Lining Emerges as Patriots? Astonishing $6.4 Billion Empire Awaits Epic Revival From Tom Brady?s Former 2x SB Champion Cohort

Aaron Rodgers opens up about how he is growing older with the passage of time, amidst signing a two-year contract with the New York Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD NJ AUGUST 30 New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady 12 talks with New Engl

Patrick Mahomes? 2YO Daughter Flaunts Super Expensive Accessory, as Wife Brittany Turns Biggest Cheerleader

Aaron Rodgers opens up about how he is growing older with the passage of time, amidst signing a two-year contract with the New York Jets

The 2023 ESPY Awards – Arrivals Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes at The 2023 ESPY Awards held at the Dolby Theatre i

$400,000,000 Gisele B?ndchen Shows Off Her Bolder Version, as Tom Brady Eclipses ?Traumatizing? Decision

Aaron Rodgers opens up about how he is growing older with the passage of time, amidst signing a two-year contract with the New York Jets

Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen

Kansas Star Not Named Patrick Mahomes or Travis Kelce Steals the Spotlight as QB?s Feat Goes Stale

Aaron Rodgers opens up about how he is growing older with the passage of time, amidst signing a two-year contract with the New York Jets

NFL: AFC Championship-Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs

Chicago Bears 65YO Steve McMichael Braces for Medical Recovery, Amidst Hopeful Prayers From 100 Million Spectators

Chicago Bears veteran defensive tackle Steve McMichael prepares for his recovery, while battling medical condition, amidst hopeful prayers.

Steve McMichael

About NFL

NFL

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.

American Football Conference (AFC)