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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wavers on appealing a massive NFL fine after a viral middle finger incident. What’s next in this ongoing saga?
NFL: Dallas Cowboys Training Camp

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AJ Brown Sets Record Straight on Eagles Meeting Amid Alleged Tension with Jalen Hurts & Co.

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Walls Close In on Brian Callahan as Titans Ownership Given 5 Options to Replace HC – Reporter

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Joe Flacco Reveals Conversations With Joe Burrow While Announcing Major Plans as Bengals’ QB

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ESPN Analyst Issues Apology on Behalf of NFL Over Eagles’ Tush Push

The Eagles' signature play now has analysts' disapproval for over usage amid Philly's major struggles against the Giants.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles

Cowboys’ DeMarvion Overshown Reacts to Strong Recognition From Falcons’ Bijan Robinson

DeMarvion Overshown replied to his former teammate, Bijan Robinson after the Atlanta Falcons' running back addressed the LB's athleticism.
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Travis Hunter Could Make Even Bigger Impact as Jaguars WR After Dominant Game vs. Chiefs

Travis Hunter has one of his best pro games against the Chiefs but now in Week 6, the bar has been set high for the two-way threat.
Syndication: Florida Times-Union

Mike McDaniel Makes QB Decision Clear Ahead of Chargers Clash

Tua Tagovailoa's status was questionable after suffering a couple of injuries, but now the Dolphins' HC has come up with an update.
NFL: Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills

Cowboys Legend Michael Irvin Gets Candid About George Pickens’ Impact Amid CeeDee Lamb’s Absence

Michael Irvin believes there's a lot Dallas wideout George Pickens has yet to show, and also shares a glaring problem for the Cowboys.
Hall of Famer Michael Irvin speaks on stage during the NFL, American Football Herren, USA Draft in Las Vegas, Nevada on

Jermaine Johnson Drops Major Locker Room Update After Aaron Glenn Announces Jets LB’s Return

Jermaine Johnson returns as the Jets defense, allowing 34 points per game, seeks accountability and sharper execution.
NFL: New York Jets Minicamp

NFL Makes Decision on Concussion Protocol Involving Giants’ Jaxson Dart

Brian Daboll reportedly rushed the evaluation process of Jaxson Dart's concussion protocol and the league has decided to take an action.
NFL: Los Angeles Chargers at New York Giants

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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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