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Giants News: Brian Daboll Warned Against Russell Wilson’s Struggles After HC Urged to Bench Rookie QB

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NFL: New York Giants Minicamp

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NFL: Cleveland Browns Minicamp

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Brad Holmes Quietly Lands Draft Gem as 218lbs Undrafted Star Surges Past 3 NFL Rivals

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Ravens News: GM Eric DeCosta’s $12M Controversial Move Seen as Backup if Lamar Jackson Misses 8 Weeks

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Browns Veteran’s Clear QB1 Message for Kevin Stefanski After HC Urged to Start Joe Flacco, Per Reports

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NFL: Cleveland Browns Rookie Minicamp

George Pickens Sparks New Rivalry as Cowboys Called Out Over $150M Utilization Worry

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August 24, 2024, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA: August 24, 2024: George Pickens 14 during the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Det

Colts QB Takes Life-Changing Decision as Shane Steichen Tackles 5 Headaches at Training Camp

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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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