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Matthew Slater Retirement: Does He Deserve a Spot in the Hall of Fame After 10X Pro Bowl Career?

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Jim Harbaugh Handed “Easy Fix” to Resolve Salary Cap Issues After Initial $10 Million Move

Amidst the Salary cap restraints that Chargers are facing, former NFL legend suggests an easy fix for Jim Harbaugh and Co.
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Justin Fields Sparks Cardinals QB2 Rumors With Latest Move as Desperate Bears Try to Woo Caleb Williams

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Will Saquon Barkley Be Franchise-Tagged by the Giants for 2nd Consecutive Time? Latest Rumors Add More Credence to Points Brought Up in Earlier RB Meeting

With free agency looming, Saquon Barkley is hoping for consecutive franchise tag from the Giants. What does future have in store for him?
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NFL Free Agency Tracker: Potential Destinations for Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley & 3 Top RBs Available in the Market

Check out the best NFL RBs who are set to explore free agency this offseason. And the possible destinations where they could land!
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Is Josh Jacobs in a Relationship? Exploring His Dating History

Josh Jacobs' situation is hanging on the thread. What's in store for his 2024 NFL draft? And who is his girlfriend gaining attention of many?
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Calvin Ridley Wife: Meet Dominique Fitchard, CEO, Entrepreneur and Mother of Two

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“If They Are Smart”: CJ Stroud Calls Out Chicago Bears as They Chase Caleb Williams While Ignoring Justin Fields

The Bears have the number 1 pick in the NFL Draft 2024. However, CJ Stroud thinks they should stick with Justin Fields.
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Chargers Legend Urges Jim Harbaugh to Sign College Football Sensation Malik Nabers Despite Other Essential Needs

Amidst other essential needs, former Chargers' LB Shawne Merriman urges Harbaugh to pick LSU Tigers' star WR Malik Nabers.
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Aaron Rodgers Backup: Jets “Like” Sam Howell as Commanders Plan Franchise-Altering NFL Draft

Could the New York Jets be looking to sign Commanders quarterback Sam Howell as backup for Aaron Rodgers in 2024?
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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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