More NFL News

Brittany’s 3-Word Message for Patrick Mahomes’ Mom After Randi Shares Moments With Grand Kids

Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany sent the emotional reaction after her kids’s special moment with NFL QB’s mom went viral.
NFL Honors during Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

Prayers Pour In for Dak Prescott’s Cowboys Protector as Rob Jones Suffers Neck Injury at Training Camp

Protector of Cowboys QB Dak Prescott suffers a threatening injury in the camp while fans offer support for the veteran player.
OXNARD, CA – JULY 25: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) speaks with reporters during the team s training camp

Sean Payton May Cut Ties With Broncos RB Who Made HC’s Life difficult

Explore why Sean Payton may cut ties with Broncos RB Audric Estime after ongoing issues and a crowded backfield competition.
NFL, American Football Herren, USA Super Bowl LVII-Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Ari

Mike McDaniel Makes Roster Cut as Tua Tagovailoa Refuses to Trust Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill

The training camp is in motion and the Miami Dolphins and head coach Mike McDaniel just made their another roster move.
NFL: Miami Dolphins Minicamp

Russell Wilson’s 4-Word Message to Ciara After Wife Discovers African Heritage

As Ciara embraces her African heritage, Russell Wilson responds with a powerful four-word message, capturing a decade of love and pride.
Russell Wilson mit Gattin Ciara bei der Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2018 anlässlich der Verleihung der 9

Mike Vrabel May Cut Ties With $16M Veteran After Patriots’ New Addition Makes Impact

Veteran LB's once-ironclad role in New England may be in jeopardy as injuries and new additions threaten his future under Mike Vrabel.
NFL 2025: Patriots OTA MAY 20

Sean McVay Forced QB Decision After Matthew Stafford Misses Training Camp, Says Insider

Explore how Sean McVay faces a crucial QB decision after Matthew Stafford misses training camp ahead of the 2025 season.
NFL: Los Angeles Rams Training Camp

Tyler Shough Gets Major Training Camp Update After Kellen Moore Forced To Change Saints’ Plans

Kellen Moore’s offensive blueprint faces an early rewrite in New Orleans, as injuries force innovation and accelerate a rookie’s rise.
NFL: New Orleans Saints Rookie Minicamp

Broncos Star Uses Strong Words Against Sean Payton After HC Suffers Major Blow

Sean Payton deals with player contract drama and major injury blow in Broncos camp. Discover all the developing details here.
NFL: Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks

Super Bowl Champ Adds Fuel to Kirk Cousins Drama After Falcons GM Breaks Silence

Chase Daniel calls out Kirk Cousins’ struggles in Atlanta’s offense, just as the Falcons' GM tries to quiet the storm.
ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 03: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins 18 after the Sunday afternoon NFL, American Football

Patriots CB Wants to Solve Josh McDaniel’s Headache as Drake Maye Eyes Key Change

Discover how Drake Maye's development and Josh McDaniels' offense get a boost from an unexpected Patriots weapon. Find out the full story.
NFL: New England Patriots Training Camp

Rams News: Sean McVay Gets Stern Wake-Up Call as Matthew Stafford’s Injury History Sparks Alarm

Matthew Stafford’s health issues resurface, sparking major concern for Sean McVay and the Rams ahead of the 2025 season.
NFL: JAN 19 NFC Divisional Playoff – Rams at Eagles

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