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NFL: Super Bowl LIX-Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles

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Cleveland Browns' general manager Andrew Berry responds to Myles Garrett's frustrated comments following a 5-12 team finish.
NFL: Scouting Combine

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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys

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NFL: New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys

Bills Urged to Make Critical Decision for Josh Allen’s Offense as Sean McDermott Gets Warning

The Buffalo Bills are in for a crucial game against the Jaguars, and their QB, Josh Allen, needs to make necessary changes.
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Bill Cowher’s Strong Message to Steelers on Firing Mike Tomlin After HC’s Blunt Playoff Message

Former NFL player Bill Cowher sends a message to Steelers on Mike Tomlin's firing talk, urging patience amid playoff pressure.
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John Harbaugh Forced Ravens to Make Firing Announcement as 7 NFL Teams Call HC’s Agent, Per Insider

John Harbaugh reportedly has several offers on the table after he is released from his duties with the Baltimore Ravens.
NFL: Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens

Browns GM Andrew Berry Issues Frank Statement After Kevin Stefanski’s Firing

Andrew Berry addresses Browns fans, and promises a new direction focused on leadership and long-term success after Kevin Stefanski’s firing.
NFL: Scouting Combine

Kirk Cousins Receives Concerning $45M News on Trade Away From Falcons After Raheem Morris’ Firing

Kirk Cousins' massive contract creates a trade nightmare for Atlanta. The financial reality is brutal and unavoidable
NFL: DEC 11 Falcons at Buccaneers

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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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