More NFL News

Dillon Gabriel Faces Ridiculous Shedeur Sanders Pressure After Kevin Stefanski Confirmed QB Update

Cris Carter warns Dillon Gabriel faces impossible pressure in Cleveland a Shedeur Sanders looms as the fan-favorite backup.
Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel

Micah Parsons Gives Up on Podcast for Packers That Annoyed Dak Prescott & Cowboys Locker Room

Micah Parsons says he’s finally shutting out distractions in Green Bay — and if that’s true, the NFC just got scarier.
Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons

Tom Brady’s 3-Word Message for Baker Mayfield’s Bucs Days Before Falcons Game

Tom Brady’s rallying cry fires up Buccaneers before Falcons clash, reminding Tampa his passion as Baker Mayfield leads 2025 season.
Baker Mayfield Tom Brady

Mike Vrabel Finally Confirms Major Boost for Drake Maye After Patriots Rookie Gets Bad News

Drake Maye gets some good news after Mike Vrabel's latest update as rookie running back gets an equally bad one.
Mike Vrabel drake maye

‘Anxious’ Von Miller Reveals Jayden Daniels’ True Character After Commanders QB Tipped for Tough Wake-Up Call

Von Miller divulges the true personality of the Commanders' QB Jayden Daniels, also showing his vulnerable side
Jayden Daniels

Sauce Gardner Confirms True Feelings Over Locker Room Snub After Jets Star Shared Injury Update

Sauce Gardner opened up about his feelings after getting snubbed in the locker room as he prepares for the season opener.
NFL: DEC 15 Jets at Jaguars

Baker Mayfield Lands on Unwanted List as Todd Bowles Learns Buccaneers QB’s Biggest Weakness

Baker Mayfield’s 2025 season faces scrutiny as ESPN and PFF highlight his pocket flaws, despite Tampa Bay’s investment and playoff hopes.
Florida News – August 23, 2025

Dan Quinn to Experiment Bold Plan With Deebo Samuel After Commanders WR’s Insane Transformation

Dan Quinn makes plans for Deebo Samuel after his impressive transformation. His versatility is set to elevate the Commanders' game.
NFL: Washington Commanders Training Camp

Josh Allen Shares Buffalo Vision With Fans After Bills QB Rejected Hard Knocks Producer

Josh Allen shares an emotional Super Bowl vision while also stiff-arming a Hard Knocks producer who wanted more than just football.
NFL: Buffalo Bills at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Russell Wilson Resumes Pittsburgh Habit in New York After Giants’ Huge QB Decision

Russell Wilson turns to his old habits in New York as the Giants gets closer to the seasoner opener this year
NFL 2025: NY Giants Training Camp July 23

John Harbaugh’s Ravens Confirm 9-Figure Decision for Lamar Jackson After QB’s Strong Warning for NFL

Lamar Jackson’s rise, contract talks, and renewed focus signal a defining moment for the Ravens and a potential new era of NFL dominance.
NFL: AFC Divisional Round-Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens

Justin Fields Wants to Hurt NFL’s Plans After Aaron Glenn Called Aaron Rodgers Decision Irrelevant

Justin Fields and Aaron Glenn aim to rewrite the narrative as the Jets face Rodgers and the NFL’s drama in a high-stakes Week 1 showdown.
Justin Fields and Aaron Glenn

About NFL

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)

East

NorthSouthWestNational Football Conference (NFC)NorthSouthWest