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Breaking Down the Situation Surrounding Dak Prescott and His Contract Talks With the Dallas Cowboys

The contract saga between the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott feels like a never-ending one at this point. Where do things stand between them in 2021?
NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys

‘Goal Obviously is to Get Paid’- Buccaneers Chris Godwin Talks About Free Agency

With free agency looming, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin talked about his plans for the upcoming 2021 season.
NFL: NFC Wild Card Round-Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team

Cam Newton Calls Bill Belichick the Most ‘Misunderstood’ Person in Sports

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton leaps to the defense of the New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick.
NFL: New England Patriots at Los Angeles Rams

Tennessee Titans Former First Round Pick Tweets he is ‘Done’ With the Franchise

The Tennessee Titans saw one of their young players take to social media to say that he is 'done' playing football with the franchise.
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NFL Analyst Colin Cowherd Believes Jimmy Garoppolo is Underrated in San Francisco

Jimmy Garoppolo could be on his way out of San Francisco. But Colin Cowherd believes he doesn't get his fair credit in the franchise.

Analyst Claims Tom Brady Would’ve Been Saints Quarterback Had Drew Brees Retired in 2020

NFL insider Adam Schefter claims Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady would've been playing for the New Orleans Saints last season.
NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFL Analyst Adam Schefter Left Confused at How Steelers Handled Ben Roethlisberger Situation

The future of Ben Roethlisberger is yet to be clarified, but Adam Schefter is still shocked at the way the Pittsburgh Steelers have treated the QB.
NFL: Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers

Seahawks Star K.J. Wright Dismisses the Idea of Taking a ‘Discount’ ahead of 2021 Season

Seattle Seahawks linebacker K. J. Wright unwilling to take a discount on a potential contract extension ahead of the 2021 NFL season.
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Dan Campbell Unfazed By Popular Narrative Surrounding Him

Dan Campbell spoke about his press conference last week, where he made some comments to motivate his team and the city of Detroit.
Campbell

Seattle Seahawks Will Demand at Least Three First-Round Picks in Russell Wilson Trade

The Pete Carroll-coached Seattle Seahawks will demand at least 3 first-round picks in any potential trade deal for Russell Wilson.
NFL: Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers

After DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles Looking to Cut Alshon Jeffery in 2021

As per latest reports, Philadelphia Eagles will cut WR Alshon Jeffery after already parting with the services of veteran DeSean Jackson.
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Colts Star Michael Pittman Jr. Calls Carson Wentz a ‘Chill Guy’ Despite Jersey Swap Refusal

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. refused to give up his jersey number to his new teammate, Carson Wentz. But it did not stir trouble.
NFL: New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles

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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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