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Meet The Foster Kid Ray Davis: Here’s Everything About Kentucky RB

After being unwanted for 12 years, Ray Davis turns into one of the most coveted transfers with an appearance at the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Proud Moment for Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh as Michigan Wolverines Set to Shine at NFL Draft Round 2

Thе Michigan Wolvеrinеs set to rеcеivе spеcial rеcognition at thе 2024 NFL draft, highlighting thеir rеcеnt championship victory and pridе.

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Deion Sanders Wastes No Time to Replace Dylan Edwards, Recruits Former Miami RB to Kickstart Colorado’s Fightback

Deion Sanders' recruiting strategy garners praise as the Buffaloes HC swiftly brings a new transfer player to replace Dylan Edwards.

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Javon Bullard Parents: Meet James & Shonda Bullard, the Football Safety’s Biggest Supporters

Ahead of the 2024 NFL Drafts, here is everything to know about Javon Bullard's biggest supporters, his parents, James and Shonda Bullard.

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Who’s Zach Frazier’s Wife? A Quick Look into the Love Life of Steph and West Virginia Star

Meet Steph Frazier, football Center Zach Frazier wife of the West Virginia college football. He is a highly coveted draft prospect of 2024.

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Sean Payton Admits Baiting Minnesota Vikings to Trade Up for JJ McCarthy Despite Choosing Bo Nix as Broncos’ Draft Pick

After losing out on JJ McCarthy to Minnesota Vikings on the first day of the NFL Draft, Sean Payton throws a twist in his Bo Nix pick

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Russell Wilson’s Pittsburgh Arrival Followed up by More Good News for Steelers Fans Via Commissioner Goodell

Russell Wilson's arrival proves fortunate for Steelers, boosting roster flexibility as Pittsburgh vies to host NFL Draft in the future.

Ciara Joins Kendall Jenner on Red Carpet for $81 Billion Worth Brand as Russell Wilson’s Steelers Have a Dry Day at NFL Draft

Ciara promotes an $81 million brand just hours after her husband, Russell Wilson's team have a dry day at the 2024 NFL Drafts on Thursday.

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Why Did the NFL Prohibited Players From Wearing Guardian Caps in the Past? Roger Goodell & Co Make Big U-Turn

Roger Goodell and Co backtracks there stance on guardian caps in a bid to improve player safety on the field.

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“Saddened”: Patriots & Giants Mourn Tragic Death on Draft Day 1 as Ex-NFL OT Korey Cunningham Passes Away

The New York Giants and the New England Patriots pen out their condolences for offensive lineman Korey Cunningham's unexpected passing

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After Breaking Houston Astros’ Hearts, Simone Biles’ Husband Jonathan Owens Shuts Down Betrayal Talks

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens spark fan debate after sporting Chicago colors at MLB game despite Biles' Houston Astros allegiance.

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Patrick Mahomes’ $450 Million Contract Cited by Ron Rivera to Justify Caleb Williams to Bears

Ron Rivera felt that Caleb Williams would be the right pick for Chicago, and quoted Patrick Mahomes' contract impact as an apt example.

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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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