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Tom Brady Questions Commitment as Patrick Mahomes Sends Strong Message on Christmas Game

Learn more about Tom Brady's thoughts on getting out on the field a play football as Patrick Mahomes is getting ready for Christmas game
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Mike McCarthy’s ‘Free Agent’ Status Confirmed as NFL Insider Links Cowboys HC to Giants, Bears & Raiders Amid Job Security Rumors

An NFL insider has disclosed that Mike McCarthy is currently a free agent because the Cowboys have not given him a contract extension.
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Charissa Thompson’s Painful Message on Christmas as Fox Presenter Gets Into Holiday Spirits With Eye-Catching Outfit

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After Toppling Joe Rogan, Travis Kelce’s Sister-in-Law Kylie Clears Stance on Podcasting

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Jerry Jones Gives Final Verdict on Dak Prescott as Cowboys’ Starting QB After Cooper Rush Made NFL History

Jerry Jones reaffirms Dak Prescott's role as Cowboys' QB1 despite Cooper Rush's historic performance, emphasizing leadership and consistency.
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Patrick Mahomes’ Mom Randi Sends Strong Message on ‘Healing’ Amid Chiefs Star’s Grandfather’s Health Struggles

Patrick Mahomes' mother sends a rather strong message after the QB misses Christmas celebrations amid his grandfather's ailing health.
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Shannon Sharpe’s Brutal Stance on Aaron Rodgers’ Character as Jets QB Confirms Retirement Thoughts

Former TE Shannon Sharpe has a scathing view on Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his image in the team's locker room.
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Rob Gronkowski Sends Strong Message on Travis Kelce’s NFL Future as Chiefs TE Confirms Retirement Stance

Rob Gronkowski weighs in on Travis Kelce's retirement rumors, praising his career while hinting at potential off-field ventures.
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Tom Brady’s Strong Message Against Family Time During Christmas as FOX Broadcaster Spends Holiday Away From Kids

Tom Brady shares a powerful take on work ethic during Christmas while facing criticism for spending the holidays in the Bahamas.
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Oregon Alum Justin Herbert Delivers Verdict on Dan Lanning & Confirms Rose Bowl Plans Amid Chargers Practice

Justin Herbert, the Chargers quarterback, reacts to his old team, the Oregon Ducks, and their upcoming Rose Bowl matchup.
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Simone Biles Forced Into Travis Hunter Controversy As Fans Point Media’s Problematic Behavior: “Loser”

Simone Biles was dragged into the Travis Hunter matter as fans called out the media in scrutinizing athletes' personal lives.
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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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