More NFL News

Final Injury Report for Steelers vs Browns: Will T.J. Watt, Shedeur Sanders Play in Week 17 Game?

TJ Watt and Shedeur Sanders receive injury updates for Steelers-Browns for Week 17. Big changes hit the AFC North showdown.
Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp

Andy Reid Confirms Feelings on Chiefs Coach’s Exit Amid $6B Franchise’s Interest

Andy Reid confirms his thoughts on Matt Nagy’s Chiefs’ exit as a $6B franchise shows interest in the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator.
Chiefs Seahawks Football

Simone Biles Shares Hearty Message to Celebrate Jonathan Owens and Bears’ Huge NFL Win

Simone Biles shares a joyful message cheering for husband Jonathan Owens as the Chicago Bears secure a major NFL win after 7 years.
Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens

Cowboys Legend Urges Jerry Jones to Make $5.9M Decision for Dak Prescott Amid Offensive Controversy

A Cowboys legend presses Jerry Jones on a key $5.9M call as Dak Prescott faces pressure amid Dallas’ ongoing offensive line debate.
NFL: Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys

NFL Makes Final Punishment Decision on Dak Prescott Incident vs Chargers

The NFL delivers final ruling on Dak Prescott Chargers incident, explaining fines and why the Cowboys quarterback escaped punishment.
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at New York Jets

Patriots Get $1M Update on Stefon Diggs After Announcing Quadruple Roster Moves

Patriots WR Stefon Diggs on verge of making massive money as the team makes multiple roster moves ahead of Jets matchup.
Stephon Diggs

Patrick Surtain Sr. Issues Striking Statement Against NFL Refs’ Controversial Decision Against Chargers

Patrick Surtain Sr. blasts NFL officiating after a late controversial call against the Chargers and sparks debate on officiating.
Chargers_Justin_Herbert_running_AP_Erik_Verduzco_Los_Angeles_2024

Nelly Korda Details Off-Season Ventures After Winless Run: ‘No Better Place’

This year, Nelly Korda was supposed to be dominant on the field. But it all collapsed. Now she's relaxing off course with non-golf activities
April 06, 2019 Nelly Korda in action during the third round of the LPGA Golf Damen Tour ANA Inspira

Chiefs Star Set to Lose $1M Contract Incentive as Andy Reid Reportedly Gives Up on WR

Andy Reid’s late-season decision could cost a Chiefs wideout $1M, raising questions about trust, incentives, and Kansas City’s direction.
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs at New York Giants

Packers QB Malik Willis Publicly Blames Titans Under Amy Adams Strunk for Career Struggles After Stellar Game vs Ravens

QB Malik Williams opens up about moving on from his early years struggle in the NFL in light of his stellar performance against the Ravens
JACKSONVILLE, FL – OCTOBER 27: Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis (2) walks the field after NFL, American Footba

Matt LaFleur Points Fingers at Locker Room After Clearing Feelings on Packers’ Complacency

Matt LaFleur calls out the Packers locker room after the Week 17 loss after addressing complacency issues with the team.
NFL 2025:  Packers Vs Colts AUG 16

John Harbaugh Clears Air on Changing Ravens’ Gameplan After Derrick Henry Breaks Records vs Packers

Ravens HC John Harbaugh reveals their strategic changes in run game while RB Derrick Henry breaks NFL records.
John Harbaugh (Ravens) FI

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