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Justin Fields & Jets Offense on the Verge of Collapse After Davante Adams Exit, Per ESPN Report

As the New York Jets bring in Justin Fields as their primary quarterback, fans are wondering if he will replace the void Rodgers left.
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Packers Prez Confirms Reason for Jaire Alexander’s Release Amid Commanders Rumors

Jaire Alexander is released by the Packers as the president cites reason. Meanwhile, another NFL team is already eyeing the star cornerback.
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Mike Vrabel Takes Strong Stefon Diggs Stance as Patriots HC Forces Drake Maye Change

The Pats new HC Mike Vrabel might have sounded the Stefon Diggs' alarm in New England while making sure Drake Maye continues to grow.
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NFL Mandatory Minicamp: 7 Key Players Likely to Holdout Per Insiders Ft. Kirk Cousins, James Cook

The teams have wrapped up the OTAs are the mandatory minicamp is the next step, but a few players might skip it including Kirk Cousins.
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Jimmy Johnson Clears Stance on ‘Curing Cowboys’ Cancer’ With Michael Irvin in a 3-Word Response

Three decades after leaving the Dallas Cowboys, Jimmy Johnson recalled his time with the America's team and shared a message.
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Minnesota Vikings to Sign Jaire Alexander Right After Packers Ignore Jordan Love For $17M – Report

As Jaire Alexander faces free agency after Jordan Love's plea, fans and analysts are wondering what the next landing place will be for him.
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Cowboys Legend Troy Aikman Refuses to Give Up Old Habits on Vacation With Daughter & Family

Troy Aikman prioritizes fitness during Greek vacation with daughters while girlfriend Haley Clark turns heads on beach trip.
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NFL Legend Terry Bradshaw’s Gender Reveal Moment Turns Heads During FOX’s Saratoga Coverage

While covering Saratoga for FOX, Terry Bradshaw delivered a heartfelt moment that’s now being seen in a very different light.
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Packers Release Jaire Alexander: Top 5 Landing Spots for 2-Time Pro Bowler Ft. Chiefs, Vikings

After the Packers release their CB Jaire Alexander, here are the top 5 hot spots for Jaire to continue his future in.
Jaire Alexander Green Bay Packers

Chris Godwin Confirms Rejecting Millions From AFC Giants to Stay Loyal With Buccaneers

Chris Godwin stays loyal to the Bucs, turning down a bigger offer in a move he says "9 out of 10 people" wouldn’t have made.
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Justin Jefferson Shows True Colors After JJ McCarthy’s Complaint Against Vikings WR

Ahead of the 2025 season, the Vikings' wide receiver, Justin Jefferson never seen before attitude came to light at the Vikings' practice.
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Shannon Sharpe Schools Tom Brady With Blunt Message on Patrick Mahomes Criticism

Shannon Sharpe did not let Tom Brady's comments on Patrick Mahomes' criticism go easily as Unc laid down some rules for the GOAT.
Shannon Sharpe and Tom Brady

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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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