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Raiders LB Matches Pete Carroll’s Energy in 6-Word Message to Travis Kelce

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NFL: Denver Broncos at Philadelphia Eagles

Dan Campbell Forced to Make Roster Move After Lions’ Brian Branch Loses Suspension Appeal

Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell signs a new player after Brain Branch lost his appeal against one-game suspension.
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NFL Announces Decision on Brian Branch’s Suspension Appeal After Lions Safety Apologized

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Patriots QB Drake Maye Gets Bad News About Mike Vrabel’s Plans Before Trade Deadline

Coach Mike Vrabel's new plans for Drake Maye and the 4-2 Patriots is revealed they make major changes in the roster.
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Breece Hall Undermines Aaron Glenn in 5-Word Statement Amid Jets Trade Rumors

NY Jets RB Breece Hall makes his feelings clear about Aaron Glenn's clarity about keeping him in the franchise.
Breece Hall, Aaron Glenn

Chiefs Legend Wants Andy Reid’s Team to Exploit Pete Carroll’s Biggest Weakness Against Raiders

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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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