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Kellen Moore Seemingly Confirms Derek Carr’s Future With Saints With a Clear Message to Eagles’ Nick Sirianni

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Kevin O’Connell Confirms Sam Darnold & Daniel Jones’ Future as JJ McCarthy Demands ‘Fair Opportunity’ After Return From Injury

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Ravens Star Throws Lamar Jackson & Co. Under the Bus for Playoffs Debacle As Jim Harbaugh Lands Major Blow on Andy Reid

Ravens poach a key Chiefs coach while a player calls out the team’s struggles, saying they had everything needed but couldn't deliver.
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“Miss You”: Michael Irvin Receives Emotional Farewell From National Show as Fans Demand Cowboys Legend’s Return

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Tee Higgins’ 6-Word Message to Bengals Front Office Amid Bills Rumors

Tee Higgins' cryptic IG post fuels trade rumors amid Bills buzz. Will the Bengals lock him down or risk losing him?
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Liam Coen Makes Big Trevor Lawrence Announcement as Steelers Latest Move Spells Trouble for Jaguars

After hiring the new offensive coordinator Grant Udinski, the Jaguars are excited to work with their QB, Trevor Lawrence.
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“Can’t Cheat”: Travis Kelce Sent a Strong Message on Toying With Retirement After Jason Kelce’s Emotional Breakdown

NFL analyst expresses his thoughts on Travis Kelce's retirement comments while Jason Kelce's addresses his Super Bowl loyalties.
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How Much Did Jets Pay Aaron Rodgers to Leave? Stats, Contract & More About Woody Johnson’s Ousted QB

Find out everything about Aaron Rodgers contract with the Jets as he gets booted after just two seasons as starter.
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FOX’s Erin Andrews Bids Emotional Farewell to NFL Crew as Tom Brady Confirms Broadcasting Future

After years on the NFL sidelines, broadcasting icon Erin Andrews hints at a possible farewell. Is this the end of an era? Here’s what we know
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Sean Payton’s Broncos to Steal 34 TD Weapon as Joe Burrow Sends Strong Message to Bengals Front Office

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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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