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Epitome of What It Is to Be Like, an Eagle – Jason Kelce Heaps Praise on Teammate Fletcher Cox Post as DT Recently Announces Retirement

Jason Kelce showers former teammate Fletcher Cox with high praise as the latter announces his retirement from football.

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2024 NFL Draft: Is Drake Maye UNC’s Top QB Prospect in History?

After a stellar performance in the College Football level, has Drake Maye become the best QB ever from the prestigious UNC?

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How Many Years of Eligibility Bo Nix Has as a College QB? Could He Return to Oregon Ducks if 2024 NFL Draft Doesn’t Pan Out?

Oregon QB Bo Nix's 5-year college odyssey due to NCAA COVID waiver explored. Could he return to Ducks if 2024 NFL Draft doesn't pan out?

Deion Sanders & Co. Pays Heartfelt Tribute to David Bakhtiari After His Decision to Leave the Green Bay Packers

As LT David Bakhtiari bids adieu to the Packers, Deion Sanders & Co. sends a heartfelt message, acknowledging his contribution to the league.

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Amid Free Agency Rumors, Dak Prescott Blasted for Brother’s Cowboys Rant as Mike Tannenbaum Picks Contract as the Roadblock

Amidst Cowboys turmoil, Tad Prescott's tweets & Tannenbaum's critique stir controversy. Dak's next move is pivotal for team's future

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Deion Sanders’ Ex Wife Pilar Leaves Fans Divided After Painting Son Shedeur’s Portrait

Pilar Sanders recently painted son Shedeur's portrait. Buffaloes fans expressed mixed opinions on her artwork.

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Coach Prime Hands Shedeur & Other Kids a $45M Reality Check to Crush Any Future Inheritance Fights Between Siblings

Dеion Sandеrs sharеs his $45M wеalth plan, еmphasizing sеlf sufficiеncy ovеr inhеritancе and sеtting a nеw parеntal paradigm.

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“I Would Love to Play With That Guy” – Travis Kelce Rues Not Being Able to Play With Recently Retired Eagles Legend Fletcher Cox

After Fletcher Cox announced that he was hanging up his cleats, Travis Kelce expressed his regret at not being able to play with him.

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“Tom Is a Creative Guy”: John Cena Addresses His Eerie Connection to Tom Brady

WWE star John Cena revealed a unique connection with Tom Brady, while expressing his desire to co-star with him in a movie.

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“OG of the System” Wink Martindale Pledges to Follow Jim Harbaugh & Jesse Minter’s Defensive Mindset Even After Their Exit

Wink Martindale reveals Michigan's defense strategy for the upcoming season.

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Who Is Darius Sanders- Is He Related to Coach Prime?

Meet the man behind PR activities of Colorado Buffaloes who shares his last name with Coach Prime and his full name with a former 49ers players.

2024 NFL Draft Rumors: Patriots Can Eye Michigan Quarterback J.J McCarthy to Fill Tom Brady Like QB Drought, Drake Maye’s Landing Under Scrutiny

J.J. McCarthy, the quarterback for the Michigan Wolverines, could risk Drake Maye's chances of being picked by the New England Patriots

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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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