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Matthew Stafford Breaks Character to Discipline Rams Rookie as Sean McVay Demands Immediate Action

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Cam Skattebo’s Action Confirms Locker Room Crack as Pressure Mounts on Brian Daboll

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Brian Schottenheimer Points Fingers at Matt Eberflus’ Mistakes After Frustrating Cowboys Statement

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DeMeco Ryans Confirms Backup QB Davis Mills’ Role in C.J. Stroud’s Absence

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NFL Announces Hearing Officers for Suspended Commanders LB Frankie Luvu for His Appeal

Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu faces suspension and plans to appeal before hearing officers in NFL's disciplinary process.
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Cowboys’ Michael Irvin Voices Immense Disappointment as Dallas Falters on Both Sides of the Ball

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Trade Deadline: Jerry Jones Announces Mazi Smith’s Future at Cowboys Amid Exit Rumors

Dallas Cowboys QB Jerry Jones reveals his stance on DT Mazi Smith as trade rumors get strong in America's Team.
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Chargers News: Hope and Concern Collide For Justin Herbert After Jim Harbaugh’s Announcement on OL

Justin Herbert gets a mix of news regarding his protection as head coach Jim Harbaugh makes changes to his OL.
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Aaron Glenn Delivers Injury Update on Garrett Wilson as QB Doubts Cloud Jets Offense

Aaron Glenn provides a positive injury update but remains ambiguous about the Jets' quarterback situation vs. Browns.
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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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