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Derek Carr is ecstatic to begin work with the Raiders' new coaching staff as they prepare for 2022. He describes them as "super awesome."

Australian NFL Fan Makes a Cheeky Comparison Between Tom Brady And Michael Jordan: “Unless You’re a Goat Farmer, or Scottie Pippen, How Often Can You Say You’ve Seen the GOAT in Person?”

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Miami Dolphins Coach Wes Welker Likens Young Jaylen Waddle to Elite NFL Wide Receiver: “It’s Kind of Tyreek Hill-ish, How He’s Just Able to Get That Ball and Really Burst Out of It”

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Former San Diego Chargers RB Lionel ‘Little Train’ James Breathes His Last at 59

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REPORTS: Former Patriots OC and Current Raiders HC Reveals QB Derek Carr Was on New England’s Radar

Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr is high on incoming new head coach Josh McDaniels and his plans to make the franchise win football games.

Tom Brady Once Irked Draymond Green by Calling the NBA “Too Easy”

NFL legend Tom Brady once irked Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green by calling NBA too easy as compared to the NFL.

How Much Money Will Aaron Rodgers Lose If He Leaves Green Bay Packers Ahead of 2022 Season?

NFL franchise Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is reported to be considering his future in Green Bay as contract details are out.

Cardinals Owner Hints at Kyler Murray Receiving a ‘Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen’ Type Contract Post Social Media Drama

Kyler Murray has always played bigger. And this time it is the Cardinals' chance to play big with Murray's contract. But will they?
NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Arizona Cardinals

All Hope Is Not Lost: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley Are In Deliberations With Each Other About Their Relationship

NFL franchise Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and actress Shailene Woodley remain in positive discussions about their collective future.

Tom Brady’s Niece Emerges From Her Uncle’s Shadow; Who is This UCLA Softball Standout?

Former footballing icon and quarterback Tom Brady's niece Maya Brady emerges from her uncle's shadow as a standout UCLA softball player.
Tom Brady of Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against New York Jets

Why Did Brock Lesnar Fail Despite Recording Great Numbers at NFL Combine?

Brock Lesnar's passion for football is a secret to none. But do you know why Lesnar failed despite recording impressive numbers at NFL Combine?
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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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