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Minnesota Vikings Plan to Apply Patrick Mahomes’ Formula for $21.85 Million J.J. McCarthy

Minnesota Vikings whip up a great plan to expose J.J. McCarthy to the same path as Kansas City Chiefs’ QB giant Patrick Mahomes.

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NFL Veteran Gets Emotional Over Rising Superstar Sean Kingston and Mother’s 20-Year Punishment Risk

'Nightcap' host Chad Johnson shares his honest reaction to the news of rapper Sean Kingston and his mother getting indicted.

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“Destroy Everybody”: Patrick Mahomes Warned Against ‘Failure’ as Nick Wright Sets the Bar for Chiefs With Championship Expectations

Nick Wright warns Patrick Mahomes against 'failure,' setting championship expectations for the Chiefs with a mandate to "destroy everybody."

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“Still Stronger Than You”: Russell Wilson’s Brother Mocks QB’s Training Camp Picture After Welcoming ‘New Era’ With Steelers

Russell Wilson has started preparing for the 2024 season with Pittsburgh Steellers but his elder brother made a hilarious comment on him

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“Con Artist”: Florida Gators’ Billy Napier’s Interview Draws Harsh Criticism From Haters, Job Safety in Question

Billy Napier's rosy outlook at SEC Media Days is dissonant with a 5-7 record. Gators fans blast him, questioning his competence and job security.

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Aaron Rodgers’ Egypt Trip Had “Zero Impact” on Jets Locker Room, Reveals Teammate After ‘Hall of Fame’ QB’s Absence From Mandatory Minicamp

Potential "Hall of Famer" Aaron Rodgers, was absent from the mandatory minicamps. His teammate revealed how the locker room took his absence.

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Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams Gets a Legendary Nickname ‘Abraham Lincoln’ in Locker Room Banter

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams and DE DeMarcus Walker share a casual conversation, bringing in Abraham Lincoln’s name. 

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Jordan Love “Hotter Than a Pistol”, Ex-Jets WR Predicts Aaron Rodgers’ Packers Protege To Become ”the Next Great Quarterback”

Jordan Love is predicted to be the next great QB after last season's performance and might also become the highest-paid QB as per former WR.

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CU Buffs’ AD Seizes Opportunity for Coach Prime’s Revenge After Lane Kiffin’s Verbal Attack on Paul Finebaum

Colorado AD Devin Rispress calls Paul Finebaum for his comment on Deion Sanders as Lane Kiffin takes his 10-year-old revenge.

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NFL Doctor Warns Joe Burrow Against ‘Arthritis & Instability’ as Bengals QB’s ‘Bad Injury’ Changes ‘Throwing Dart Motion’ Forever

NFL doctor warns Joe Burrow's wrist injury could lead to early arthritis and impact his throwing style. Is this the end of 'Burrow Bomb?'

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Carson Beck and Quinn Ewers Handed Crushing Blow as Jaxson Dart Receives Special Honors Ahead of Final Season at Ole Miss

Jaxson Dart brings celebration to Ole Miss after a change in the SEC QB rankings after the SEC Media Days. 

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Who Is Trey Lance’s Girlfriend? Meet Brynn Chandler, Daughter of NFL QB Chris Chandler

Who is Trey Lance's GF, Brynn Chandler? Meet the woman who has deep roots in the league, and how her sports blood helped her achieve success.

Trey Lance and his girlfriend, Brynn Chandler

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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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