NFL Stars
More NFL news
Stephen A. Smith Labels Paul Finebaum’s Criticism of Lincoln Riley as “Harsh” Despite Trojans’ Dismal Record
Lincoln Riley, the HC for the USC Trojans, gets defended by Stephen A. Smith amid the bashing that Paul Finebaum did recently.
CeeDee Lamb Contract: Timeline Revealed For Extension as Jerry Jones’ Cowboys Prioritize Him Over Dak Prescott
CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott waits for their contract extension while Lamb gets sudden prioritization over holding up situation
Paul Finebaum Names Deion Sanders as the Perfect Replacement for Lincoln Riley Despite Ripping Coach Prime Apart Recently
Paul Finebaum suggests Deion Sanders as a replacement for Lincoln Riley at USC, praising Sanders' image and presence.
Who Are Matthew Stafford’s Parents? Meet Former Swimmer Dad John & Mom Margaret
Know About NFL star Matthew Stafford's family. Former Athlete John Stafford and his mother Margaret Stafford.
Meet Casey Holcomb: Who Is Steelers LB Cole Holcomb’s Wife?
Read everything about Pittsburgh Steelers' Linebacker Cole Holcomb's wife, Casey Holcomb, and their love story
Who Is Yannick Ngakoue’s Girlfriend? Meet Maria Perez, 2x Emmy Winner and NFL DE’s Partner
Meet Yannick Ngakoue's girlfriend Maria Perez, an Emmy winner TV phenom. Find out more about her journey into the world of broadcasting.
Who Is Lauren Wenzel? Meet the Eagles LB Julian Okwara’s Volleyball Star Fiancee
Learn about Lauren Wenzel, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Julian Okwara's fiancee, his number one fan, and a volleyball player.
Who Are Abdul Carter’s Parents? Meet the Family of Penn State DE
Penn State's Abdul Carter, from North Philadelphia, excels on the defensive line with impressive skills and strong family support.
Who Are Cam Akers’ Parents? Meet Angela Michael Neal, Mom Battling With Cancer, and Dad Conni Akers, Who Supported Son’s Rise to NFL Stardom
Cam Akers' parents taught him some tough lessons throughout his life and stayed with him in his worst times. So what's the story?
Zay Flowers Takes Shots at Lamar Jackson With Subtle Demand After Angering Ravens QB With Botched TD
Zay Flowers subtly demands more from Lamar Jackson. Reflects on how he is still not over the last year's loss against the Chiefs in playoffs.
Russell Wilson Invades Patrick Mahomes Dominion Post Workout, Likens Step-Son Future’s Handle to Kyrie Irving
Russell Wilson compares his stepson Future's ball-handling skills to Kyrie Irving's after a workout, encroaching on Patrick Mahomes' domain.
After Adoring Patrick Mahomes and Brittany’s Gender Reveal, Jackson Mahomes Shares Lovely Message From Mom Randi
Patrick Mahomes’s brother Jackson posted a special note from his mom, Randi, displaying the mama Mahomes's strong bond with her son.
NFL
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.
American Football Conference (AFC)
