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Analyst Reveals ‘Super Trade’ Deal Involving Deshaun Watson and Two Other Starting Quarterbacks

Popular sports analyst Nick Wright has put together a 'super trade deal' involving Deshaun Watson, Russell Wilson and Sam Darnold.
NFL: Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans

Nick Saban Jumps to the Defense of Heisman Trophy Winner De’Vonta Smith

Alabama Crimson Tide Football Team coach Nick Saban lashes out in defense of star wide receiver De'Vonta Smith in a recent interview.
NCAA Football: Rose Bowl-Notre Dame vs Alabama

Is Sam Darnold a Better Quarterback than Josh Rosen Heading into 2021 Season?

New York Jets' Sam Darnold or San Francisco 49ers quarterback Josh Rosen - Who will have the better outing in the 2021 season?
NFL: New York Jets at Los Angeles Rams

‘Deshaun Watson is Our Quarterback’- Houston Texans Chairman Rebukes Trade Rumors

Houston Texans Chairman Cal McNair is adamant that star quarterback Deshaun Watson will not leave the franchise in 2021. Adresses the rumors about the same.
NFL: Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans

Trevor Lawrence Shows-Off His Arm Strength at Pro Day as Urban Meyer Watches On

Clemson Tigers superstar Trevor Lawrence impresses on Pro Day with Jacksonville Jaguars HC Urban Meyer in the audience.
NCAA Football: Sugar Bowl-Ohio State vs Clemson

Russell Wilson Trade Rumors: Seattle Seahawks Star Set to Make Shock Exit?

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is reportedly in rough waters with HC Pete Carroll. Will he be around in 2021?
NFL: Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers

Buccaneers GM Suggests Blaine Gabbert May Succeed Tom Brady in Coming Years

Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht tipped backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert to succeed the legendary Tom Brady in the coming years.
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NFL Analyst Spells Out What Could Stop the Tampa Bay Buccaneers From Repeating Super Bowl Success

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the NFL champions of 2020. But to replicate the feat in 2021 could prove to be a major hurdle for the franchise.

NFL Super Bowl News: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Player Jokes He Would Have to Retire if he Dropped the Lombardi Trophy thrown by Tom Brady

Cameron Brate of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers revealed his thoughts about Tom Brady's daring throw of the Lombardi trophy during the celebrations
NFL: Super Bowl LV-Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Las Vegas Raiders Interested in Snapping up Steelers’ Juju Smith-Schuster

With the rookie contract of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster running out, the Las Vegas Raiders could swoop in for the move.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills

Adam Schefter Believes Houston Texans’ President Jamey Roots Resignation Reflects State of the Franchise

Jamey Roots, president of the Houston Texans, delivered his resignation to the franchise. Adam Schefter says its indicative of their state.
NFL: Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans

‘Never Thought I Would Ever Finish My Career Elsewhere’ – Matthew Stafford Talks About Move From Lions To LA Rams

Now an LA Rams player, quarterback Matthew Stafford reflects upon his time with the Detroit Lions and how he rues the missed opportunities of the past.
NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions

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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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