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Shedeur Sanders Makes Browns Regret QB Decision Immediately as Dillon Gabriel Can’t Impress at Camp

Training camp in Cleveland has taken an unexpected turn as Shedeur Sanders rises while another struggles to keep pace.
NFL: Cleveland Browns Minicamp

Sean McDermott Finally Gets Good News at Bills Training Camp Amid 11 Injury Absentees

Maxwell Hairston almost put in a list he should avoid as the rookie managed to avert a crisis giving some breathing room to Sean McDermott.
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Mac Jones Quietly Pushing For Brock Purdy’s Job as 49ers QB Continues to Struggle at Training Camp

Is Mac Jones about to take Brock Purdy's job as a QB? His practice says a lot and things might be looking strange for the Purdy fans.
NFL: San Francisco 49ers Training Camp

Aaron Rodgers ‘Frustrates’ TJ Watt for All the Right Reasons as Steelers QB Ignores Training Camp Struggles

Aaron Rodgers is making his presence felt in Pittsburgh, bringing a new energy—and edge—to Steelers training camp.
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Trey Hendrickson Gives 4-Word Contract Update as Joe Burrow Reveals Why Bengals DE Ended Holdout

Joe Burrow explains why Trey Hendrickson ended his holdout as the Bengals star drops a blunt four‑word update on his contract saga.
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Mike Tomlin Admits Regret Publicly as Aaron Rodgers Trait Made Steelers HC Struggle

Just as the Steelers face a high-stakes turning point, Mike Tomlin opens up about past regrets and challenges involving Aaron Rodgers.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers Minicamp

Andy Reid & Chiefs Forced to Make 10 Roster Changes as Concussion Fears Loom For Xavier Worthy

Even before the first preseason snap, Andy Reid finds himself face to face with an injury riddled roster, and some hard calls to be made.
NFL, American Football Herren, USA Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers October 20, 2024; Santa Clara, California,

Packers Unite Against Matt LaFleur at Training Camp After Strong Rasheed Walker Decision

Matt LaFleur's humiliating lap punishment backfires as Packers players mount defiant show of solidarity at heated camp
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Did the Cowboys Go Too Far With Trevon Diggs’ $500K Penalty?

Cowboys docked Trevon Diggs $500K for missing offseason rehab. Smart accountability or a step too far against one of their defensive anchors?
Trevon Diggs

One Player Who Could Save Cowboys Defense From Complete Meltdown Amid Caelen Carson Injury

With Caelen Carson, along with a whole host of names sidelined from Cowboys' camp, their hopes for 2025 could ride on the free agency.
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Commanders Hand Terry McLaurin Good News & Bad News at Training Camp Amid Contract Standoff – Report

Terry McLaurin’s contract saga has a silent twist, and Washington may be playing with uncertainties. Is a deal too late to save?
NFL, American Football Herren, USA Washington Commanders at Baltimore Ravens Oct 13, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Was

Trey Hendrickson’s Agent Unhappy After $350,000 Loss Makes Bengals DE Give Up, Says Insider

Trey Hendrickson returns to Bengals camp after a costly standoff, with contract talks still stalled, what will be the Pro Bowler’s next move?
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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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