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Makai Lemon Would’ve Been a Steeler if Jerry Jones Listened to Al Davis’ Advice

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Fact Check: Did Diego Pavia Post an Expletive-Laced Message For NFL After Going Undrafted?

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Russell Wilson Announces Major Career Move Away From America Amid Uncertain NFL Future

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2026 NFL Draft: Best Overall Draft Classes: Chiefs, Buccaneers & Saints Stand Out After Day 3

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Travis Kelce Fired Up After Chiefs Pick Cincinnati Bearcats WR in 2026 NFL Draft

Travis Kelce seems excited watching a player from his alma mater getting drafted to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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2026 NFL Draft Late-Round Picks Who Can Make an Immediate Impact: Dalton Johnson, Cyrus Allen and More

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Meet Nancy Meier: Patriots Staffer for 50+ Years Makes Emotional Final Draft Call in War Room

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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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