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‘Disappointing’: Calls Mount Against Cowboys’ & NFL’s $1.5M Decision Amid Ongoing Texas Floods Tragedy

Amidst the heartbreaking floods in Texas, two of the Texas-based teams combined to provide assistance including Jerry Jones and the Cowboys.
NFL: Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys

Why the Eagles Must Extend Jalen Carter Before Week 1

Jalen Carter could break NFL records with his next deal and why the Eagles must act fast before his price tag hits $40M per year.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 17: Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) looks on during the preseason game

Cowboys’ Cornerback Disaster Is Their Own Fault: Can Stephen Gilmore Rescue Them?

The situation is dicey with the Dallas Cowboys' secondary. Can the addition of a former player help the team overcome its 2024 woes?
Stephen Gilmore

Rob Gronkowski Recalls Bill Belichick’s Coaching Masterclass That Destroyed Josh Allen & Bills

What starts with game talk ends with a viral surprise. Rob Gronkowski's world is still full of perfect chaos.
Motorsport FIA Formel 1, Grand Prix von Miami 2025

Chiefs Player Is Already Fearing Injury as Patrick Mahomes Announces Year 9 Goals

As Patrick Mahomes is entering ninth season of his career, the Chiefs' player revealed a concerning goal entering the 2025 saeson.
NFL: AFC Divisional Round-Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs

Omar Khan & Steelers Refuse to Trust QB Room After Aaron Rodgers’ Retirement – Report

Insiders believe the Steelers are already looking beyond Aaron Rodgers' last season to secure the franchise's future with Omar Khan's vision.
Aaron Rodgers

KaVontae Turpin Arrest: What Is the Charge Against Cowboys WR?

One of Dak Prescott's weapons, touted to be the 'X-factor' for Dallas, WR Kavontae Turpin finds himself in the thick of legal troubles.
NFL, American Football Herren, USA Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas

Afraid of 4th Divorce, Terry Bradshaw Makes Clever Move to Save Marriage During FOX Job

Terry Bradshaw recalls an instance where he chose family over his football allegiance to keep the peace back home.
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Legendary Chiefs Coach Still Regrets Bills Losses Even With Joe Montana, Addresses Marty Schottenheimer’s HOF Snub

The Chiefs now have a good record against the Bills in playoffs, but the 1993 AFC Championship loss with Joe Montana still haunts them.
NFL, American Football Herren, USA Super Bowl XXIV Jan 28, 1990; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; San Francisco 49ers q

Most Expensive NFL Offenses in 2025: Patrick Mahomes’ Cap Hit Lands Chiefs #1 Spot

Entering the 2025 season, the teams have invested heavily in their offense with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs leading the list.
NFL: Super Bowl LIX-Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles

Tom Brady to Cut Geno Smith as Pete Carroll Sets Deadline For Raiders QB – Report

Geno Smith’s Raiders starting job may hinge on Tom Brady’s patience, even as Pete Carroll sets a surprising timeline for his QB1.
Tom Brady and Geno Smith

Ignored Steelers Player Takes the Defensive Throne With Mike Tomlin to Change Jalen Ramsey’s Role – Report

One Steelers defender is rising fast and it’s forcing Mike Tomlin to make a bold shift with Jalen Ramsey’s role, per new report.
F1 Grand Prix Of Miami – Celebrities

Broncos News: More Pressure on Bo Nix to Finally Deliver for Sean Payton in Denver

Bo Nix faces elevated expectations after a strong rookie year. Can he lead the Broncos to the next level? Only time will tell!
Copy of NR Team FIs – 2

Shedeur Sanders Challenge Puts Kevin Stefanski’s Entire Reputation on the Line, Says Browns Insider

The 2025 season is rapidly approaching, and the head coach Kevin Stefanski needs to make a huge decision on Shedeur Sanders.
NFL: Cleveland Browns Rookie Minicamp

Michael Penix Jr. is Not Falcons’ Most Promising Building Block as Star WR Bags Honor

The Falcons' WR star just made an iconic recordbreaking honor leaving the team's QB Michael Penix Jr. Star behind
Michael Penix Jr.

Drake Maye Forced to Take Coaching Role at Patriots Before Training Camp, Says Bill O’Brien

Former Patriots OC Bill O'Brien predicts added responsibility for Drake Maye under returning OC Josh McDaniels in the coming season.
NFL 2025: Bills vs Patriots JAN 05

Dak Prescott’s Super Bowl Hopes With Cowboys Just Got Crushed by Former Dallas Exec

A former NBA executive makes an unexpected prediction about Dak Prescott winning a Super Bowl as the QB enters the 2025 season. Read more.
OXNARD, CA – JULY 25: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) speaks with reporters during the team s training camp

Xavier Worthy Reveals Emotional Scars From Super Bowl Defeat After Patrick Mahomes’ Painful Confession

Xavier Worthy reveals heartbreak from Chiefs’ Super Bowl LIX loss, as Patrick Mahomes prepares for redemption
NFL, American Football Herren, USA Chicago Bears at Kansas City Chiefs Aug 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas

Eagles’ Cooper DeJean Shares Major Change in Reed Blankenship’s Life Before Training Camp

Explore the heartwarming update as Eagles' Cooper DeJean reveals a major change in Reed Blankenship's life before training camp.
Reed Blankenship

“Awful”: Steelers’ Legend Jerome Bettis Sounds Off Against Roger Goodell’s 18-Game Season & Makes Big NFL Demand

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gets a reality check and some advice from Steelers legend Jerome Bettis over plans for 18-game seasons.
NFL: NFC Wild Card Round-Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams

Packers to Trade for TJ Watt? Green Bay to Offer Rookie to Steelers in Bid to Sway LB From Mike Tomlin, Predicts Analyst

Green Bay Packers might make a subtle trade move for Pittsburgh Steelers LB TJ Watt amid his huge personal achievement.
October 28, 2024, Hookstown, Pennsylvania, USA: Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ WATT (90) smiles at his wife in the st

Exclusive: Eagles’ Dallas Goedert Breaks Silence on Jalen Hurts–AJ Brown Controversy, Takes Aim at Philly Media

Eagles' Dallas Goedert addresses Hurts-Brown rumors in EssentiallySports exclusive. Get the real locker room scoop on Philly's star duo.
Jalen Hurts AJ Brown and Dallas Goedert

Bills News: Sean McDermott’s Ex-CB Eyes Dolphins Move As Chase Claypool Announces NFL Return

Explore how Sean McDermott's ex-CB eyes a Dolphins move while Chase Claypool gears up for his long-awaited NFL return.
NFL: JAN 26 AFC Championship – Bills at Chiefs

“Hearts Are Broken”: Chiefs Owner’s Wife Tavia Mourns Texas Flood Victims & Shares Faithful Message

Tavia Hunt offers heartfelt, faith‑rooted solace after devastating Texas floods, and reminding grieving families of enduring hope.
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Matthew Stafford’s Timeline Gets Cloudy as Analyst Hints Rams QB Could Step Away Anytime

An NFL analyst speculates on Matthew Stafford's future timeline while making a case for him as belonging among the modern greats.
NFL, American Football Herren, USA Los Angeles Rams at New England Patriots Nov 17, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA

Baker Mayfield’s Wife Shares Concerning Health Update and Issues Warning for 224K Fans

Emily Mayfield shares health update, warns 224K fans, turning household mishap into safety lesson for followers.
Emily Wilkinson (L) and Baker Mayfield, arrive on the red carpet at the NFL, American Football Herren, USA Honors event

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

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