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Kellen Moore Could Draft Jalen Hurts-Like Prospect for Saints as 81-TD QB Sends Clear Message on Eagles Star

With just few hours remaining in the NFL draft, Kellen Moore and Co. are projected to ditch Shedeur Sanders at No. 9
Kellen Moore

Bills’ Josh Allen Celebrates Hailee Steinfeld’s Major Career Achievement With a Supportive Message

During the OTA interview, the Bills QB Josh Allen chimed in with a solicited support for his queen, Hailee Steinfeld's major achievement.
Josh Allen & Hailee Steinfeld

Jason Kelce Reveals Andy Reid’s Harsh Warning Before Eagles Drafted Him, Reveals Major Struggles as Prospect

Jason Kelce opens up about his nerve-wracking NFL Draft experience, and Andy Reid’s blunt call moments before being picked by the Eagles.
Andy Reid , Jason Kelce

Sam Darnold’s Girlfriend Turns Heads in Stunning Golf Outfit as $100M Seahawks QB Cures Major Headache

$110 million QB Sam Darnold moves makes a huge career shift, meanwhile his girlfriend puts fans to frenzy with her cute golf outfits
Sam Darnold and Katie Hoofnagle

Cowboys Rumors: Jerry Jones Steals Mike Tomlin’s Major Offensive Weapon as NFL Insider Confirms George Picken’s Fate

Ahead of the NFL draft, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys are eyeing the Steelers' offensive weapon to bolster their offensive line
Mike Tomlin and Jerry Jones

Joe Flacco Sends Direct Message to Browns on Drafting Young QB, Clears Stance on Starting Role

Joe Flacco is back with the Browns and ready to dominate, while the prospect of new QBs joining loom large.
NFL: Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans

Kirk Cousins Draws Interest From 3 NFL Teams Including Vikings as Veteran QB Takes Surprising Step at Falcons

Kirk Cousins finds himself at the center of swirling trade rumors, while he makes an unexpected move with the Falcons.
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons

Packers & Cowboys Receive Stark Warning Against Top Draft Prospect as Jerry Jones Announces Bold Move

There are some who might have a piece of advice for Jerry Jones and the Packers against Tetairoa McMillan for the upcoming draft.
Jerry Jones

Saints GM Provides Cryptic Update on Derek Carr Injury, Announces Draft Plans Amid QB Uncertainty

With Derek Carr’s status up in the air, Saints GM Mickey Loomis dodges QB questions but hints at long-term draft priorities.
NFL: New Orleans Saints at Dallas Cowboys

Patrick Mahomes Puts Injured Rashee Rice on Notice, Announces New Role for Chiefs WR After Super Bowl Loss

As Rashee Rice is expected to return in the 2025 season, Patrick Mahomes shared the latest update on the third year wide receiver.
Patrick Mahomes

“Miss You”: Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Mourns Deceased Family Member With Emotional Message After $1.1M Noble Gesture

The Cowboys' quarterback, Dak Prescott took to his social media handle to share an emotional message to mourn the death of family member
NFL, American Football Herren, USA Dallas Cowboys at Atlanta Falcons Nov 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dallas Cowboys

“Shame”: Michael Irvin Rips Into ‘Dummies’ Giants & Browns With a Powerful Message on Shedeur Sanders

This is why Michael Irvin did not hold back against the Giants and Browns recent trade tactic to avoid the Sanders draft.
Michael Irvin

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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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