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‘Feel Like it’s Meant to Be’- Colts HC Frank Reich Eager to Work with Carson Wentz

Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Frank Reich claims that they got lucky by bringing in star quarterback Carson Wentz this summer.
NFL: Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles

NFL Analyst Highlights the Only Missing Piece Left in New England Patriots Roster After Free Agency

With the New England Patriots going all out in free agency to strengthen their roster, an NFL analyst claims the side has one missing piece left.
NFL: San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots

Ryan Fitzpatrick Backs Tua Tagovailoa to Do ‘Great Things’ with the Dolphins

Veteran NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has put his faith behind Miami Dolphins youngster Tua Tagovailoa to succeed in the coming years.
NFL: New York Jets at Miami Dolphins

NFL Analyst Points Out What Lamar Jackson Must Do to Shut Down His Critics

As Lamar Jackson continues to be criticized, one NFL analyst believes the QB must bring more consistency to a particular aspect of his game.
NFL: Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts

According to Stephen A. Smith Another Philly Special Should Not be on the Cards for Nick Foles

With the Philadelphia Eagles potentially on the lookout for a backup QB, Stephen A. Smith said Nick Foles shouldn't be an option to consider.
NFL: Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams

How Green Bay Packers Restructure of Aaron Rodgers’ Contract Could Hint at His Future With Franchise

With QB Aaron Rodgers coming with a hefty cap hit, the Green Bay Packers are looking to restructure his contract ahead of the upcoming season.
NFL: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears

Sheldon Rankins on How New York Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh Got Him ‘Fired up’ to Join Franchise

Defensive Tackle Sheldon Rankins talked about the role of New York Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh in convincing him to join the franchise.
Sheldon Rankins

‘Tom Brady Wants Him’- NFL Insider Claims Antonio Brown Will Remain in Tampa Bay

NFL Network correspondent Ian Rapoport claims the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will convince Antonio Brown to remain in Florida this year.
NFL: New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Nick Wright Goes On Scathing Rant Against Giants Quarterback Daniel Jones

Popular American analyst Nick Wright claims quarterback Daniel Jones will continue to disappoint despite the arrival of Kenny Golladay.
Daniel Jones

Kendrick Bourne ‘Honored’ to Play with New England Patriots Quarterback Cam Newton

Latest New England Patriots signing Kendrick Bourne heaps praise on veteran NFL quarterback Cam Newton ahead of 2021 preseason.
NFL: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots

Baltimore Ravens Moving in for Top-Rated Wideout Sammy Watkins?

The AFC North's big boys, Baltimore Ravens, are working on a potential deal to bring in Super Bowl-winning wide receiver Sammy Watkins this summer.
Sammy Watkins

Former NFL GM Critical of Free Agency Period Deals Made by Pittsburgh Steelers

While teams have been looking to address their deficiencies in free agency, the Pittsburgh Steelers have remained awfully quiet so far.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans

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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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