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“RIP”: Legend Jerry Rice Pays Emotional Tribute to Lost Loved One With Tearjerking Notes

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“Why Would You Pick the Bears?”: Marvin Harrison Jr. in Hot Water Over Accusations of Draft Tampering for Caleb Williams

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Caleb Williams Credits Icons Aaron Rodgers & Patrick Mahomes for Shaping His Approach to the Game

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Shedeur Sanders Teaches Dad Coach Prime a Valuable Lesson After Handing Two Consecutive Defeats

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“Let’s Get Ready”: Caleb Williams Shares Initial Reaction to Bears Trading Justin Fields Away From Chicago

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Joe Alt Opens Up About Nerves as 2024 NFL Draft Approaches

Notre Dame left tackle Joe Alt shares the secret of how he is tackling the upcoming draft pressure while taking inspiration from his father.

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Caleb Williams Relates Dynamic With Idol Aaron Rodgers to That of Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan

Caleb Williams draws parallels between his dynamic with his idol Aaron Rodgers and the iconic duo of NBA Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.

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Colorado Football Rumors: Kirby Smart and Dan Lanning Reportedly Interested in CU Buffs Transfer Cormani McClain

After entering the spring transfer portal, Cormani McClain reportedly received offers from several programs, including Georgia and Oregon.

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Caleb Williams Aims to Surpass Idol Aaron Rodgers’ Longevity With Unprecedented Loyalty for Bears

No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, who is expected to land with the Bears, reveals his tenure plans in Chicago.

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Caleb Williams Opens Up on Landing the Chicago Bears Their First Lombardi Since 1985

Caleb Williams shares insights on leading the Chicago Bears to their first Lombardi Trophy since 1985, sparking excitement and hope.

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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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