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Mike McCarthy Admits Keeping Tabs on Ceedee Lamb and Micah Parson Amidst OTA Absence After Demanding Cowboys Commitment

Mike McCarthy weighs in on CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons missing from OTAs, but the Cowboys LB gives a glimmer of hope by just attending OTA.

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With CeeDee Lamb Awaiting Payday, Rich Eisen Slams Jerry Jones’ Decision to Wait as Jaylen Waddle’s Contract Resets WR Market

Rich Eisen questions the delay in CeeDee Lamb's contract extension after Jaylen Waddle's record-breaking deal.

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“Gotta Prepare for Everything”: Julian Lewis’ Father Clears Misconceptions About Son’s Future as Clock Ticks for CU Buffs to Land Shedeur Sanders’ Replacement

As Colorado's hunt for Shedeur Sanders' replacement continues, Julian Lewis' father lays down what he and his son expect. 

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JJ McCarthy Promises to Continue Vikings’ Legendary QB’s Legacy After Inheriting #9 From Tommy Kramer

JJ McCarthy vows to uphold the Vikings' QB legacy, inheriting #9 from Tommy Kramer, and aims to honor the iconic number

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Controversial Antonio Brown Stirs the Pot by Linking Caitlin Clark’s On-Court Dispute to Donald Trump’s Arrest During Crucial Time

Antonio Brown attempts to achieve multiple goals as exciting events occur for Donald Trump and Caitlin Clark. See his take on the POTUS.

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Patrick Mahomes Celebrates Luka Doncic’s Crushing Win Over Anthony Edwards’ Timberwolves After Brittany Shared Chiefs QB’s Fanboy Moment

Patrick Mahomes cheers for Luka Doncic’s win over the Timberwolves, following Brittany's post about the Chiefs QB’s fanboy moment.

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“Play for Your Dad”: Cocky Shedeur Sanders Loses Nepotism Banter With Colorado Prodigy; Coach Prime’s Superiority Shines

Colorado Buffs QB Shedeur Sanders yields to Kaleb Mathis in their friendly “dad” banter of Deion Sanders and Kevin Mathis. 

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“Leave My Son Alone”: Deion Sanders Steps In to Defend Shedeur in Playful Sibling Rivalry, Tells Bucky to Back Down

Deion Sanders safeguards son Shedeur Sanders as his sons engage in playful banter with brothers Deion Jr. and Shilo. What was his reaction?

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“Do Without Your Daddy”: Shedeur Sanders Takes an Indirect Jab at Nepotism Critics During Lighthearted Moment With Brother Shilo

Colorado Buffaloes’ quarterback sensation Shedeur Sanders overturns the nepotism narrative light-heartedly. See his take on the controversy!

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Mike McCarthy Takes Shots at Media Before Respectfully Admitting Defeat to Andy Reid Over Sexiest NFL Coach Ranking

Mike McCarthy jabs at the media, then gracefully concedes to Andy Reid in the battle for the sexiest NFL coach ranking.

“Can’t Troll Any More Than That”: Shilo Sanders Fires Brutal Jab at Father Coach Prime After Portraying Him on a 50 Cent Show

Colorado safety Shilo Sanders gets honest about how he felt impersonating Coach Prime in 50 Cent's BMF TV series.

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“Accused of Tampering”: Deion Sanders and Colorado Buffs in Hot Water for Serious Allegations

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes are accused of tampering as the University of Pueblo coach releases controversial screenshots.

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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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