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Andy Reid Confesses Wish to Rip Travis Kelce’s Heart Out During First Meeting, Shares Hilarious Draft Story

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Joe Burrow’s Bengals Announce Major Update on $830M Project After Roger Goodell’s NFL Comes to the Rescue

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“Michael Strahan, You’re a Dallas Cowboy”: When Jimmy Johnson Confessed Big NFL Draft Regret

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NFL: Super Bowl LIX-Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles

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Sean Payton Fulfils Panthers’ Draft Day Wish as Bryce Young Gets New Weapons Across Offense in Latest Mock Draft

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Los Angeles Chargers v Carolina Panthers

Mike Tomlin Offered Escape Hatch From 3 NFL Franchises As Multiple Teams’ Trade Back Intentions Confirmed

Mike Tomlin and the Steelers weigh trade-back offers in search of enough draft capital to plug multiple gaps at the 2025 NFL Draft.
Mike Tomlin of the Steelers

DeMeco Ryans Jumps 14 Franchises for CJ Stroud and Overhauls Texans’ Offense With 6 Picks in Latest Mock Draft

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DeMeco Ryans and CJ Stroud

Brian Daboll Announces Russell Wilson & Jameis Winston’s New Role as Giants Reportedly Reject Shedeur Sanders

Brian Daboll gives Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston new roles as the Giants supposedly move on from Shedeur Sanders.
Brian Daboll

Shane Steichen’s 1,839‑Yard Leap for Daniel Jones As Colts Use 4 Picks to Rebuild Offense in Latest Mock Draft

A bold reimagining of the Colts' offense under Shane Steichen through four strategic draft picks and a prove-it gamble on Daniel Jones.
Shane Steichen

Raheem Morris Trades Up to Fix Falcons’ 8-Year Problem for Big Price and Adds 1,966-Yard WR for Michael Penix Jr. in Latest Mock Draft

In a bold twist, Raheem Morris trades up in the latest mock draft to finally fix the Falcons’ 8-year drought. He is landing three defenders.
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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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