More on NFL

“I Got Cut 4 Hours Before My 1st NFL Game”: Ex-Buccaneers WR Revealed How GM Mark Dominik Cut Then Re-Signed Him Same Day

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver reveals how GM Mark Dominik cut him and then re-signed him on the same day.
NFL: DEC 21 Buccaneers at Panthers

“Another Expert Idiot”: WWE Legend Ric Flair Lashes Out at ESPN’s Michael Wilbon Over Aaron Rodgers Dig

WWE legend Ric Flair came in support of the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers after ESPN analyst called him irrelevant.
NFL 2026: Steelers Vs Ravens JAN 04

New Heights Show Apologizes to JJ Watt As Jason and Travis Kelce Take Clear Stand on NFL’s International ‘Traveling Circus’

Jason and Travis Kelce take a U-turn from JJ Watt's perspective on NFL's increasing attention to the international games.
Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce

“Rest Easy”: Pat McAfee Left ‘Shell Shocked’ by Untimely Passing of Beloved Show Guest

Pat McAfee reveals his "shell-shocked" reaction to the untimely passing of a NASCAR legend at the age of 41.
NCAA Football 2025:  College Football Playoff Semifinal Capital One Orange Bowl Notre Dame vs Penn State JAN 09

“Really Upset”: Fernando Mendoza Doesn’t Hold Back on Missing Raiders Practice To Attend NFLPA Event

Fernando Mendoza reacts after missing Raiders practice for an NFLPA event, admitting he was “really upset” about the situation.
NCAA Football: Indiana at Penn State

Cowboys Hall of Famer Raises Mental Health Awareness Months After Marshawn Kneeland’s Tragic Death

The Cowboys Hall of Famer raises mental health awareness and highlights the need for open conversations, and safer spaces for NFL players.
NFL 2024: Cowboys at Panthers Dec 15

Aaron Rodgers’ Retirement Plans Could Force NFL to Make Schedule Changes

Aaron Rodgers’ retirement decision could create major NFL schedule complications for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers

John Harbaugh Fires Back at CeeDee Lamb’s Comeback After Giants HC’s Trash-Talk Against Cowboys

John Harbaugh acknowledges CeeDee Lamb's three-word response to his earlier trash talk as he aims at beating the Dallas Cowboys.
John Harbaugh

“Rest in Paradise”: Russell Wilson’s Wife Ciara Mourns Fellow Co-Owner’s Demise in Emotional Tribute

Ciara, Russell Wilson's pop star wife, sends a heartfelt tribute to Soma Somasegar as the Seattle Sounders co-owner passes away at 59.
Ciara

Vic Fangio Announces Retirement Plans Amid Uncertain Eagles Future

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio issues a crucial update on his future with the franchise amid uncertainty.
NFL: JAN 12 NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Packers at Eagles

“Awful”: NFL Under Fire from US Congressman After Retaining Lawyer With Epstein Ties in Jon Gruden Case

The NFL is under scrutiny from the U.S. Congress after one of its main attorneys is found to be involved with Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump Announces DC Will Host the 2027 NFL Draft

Cam Ward Says He’s Lost Significant Weight as Robert Saleh Bans Controversial Ingredient From Titans Players’ Diets

Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward lost 10 pounds this offseason under head coach Robert Saleh's new dietary plans.
NFL: JAN 04 Titans at Jaguars

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