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Tyreek Hill Adds to Mike McDaniel’s Woes as $1.3M LB Turns Heads at Camp

Tyreek Hill’s camp situation adds pressure on Mike McDaniel, while a rising defensive force quietly makes waves during Dolphins practices.
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Roger Goodell’s ESPN Move to Change MNF Forever as NFL Players Have Nothing to Gain From Historic Deal

Explore how Roger Goodell's ESPN move will reshape Monday Night Football, while NFL players miss out on the historic media deal.
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NFLPA Flips the Script After ‘Severely Affected’ Baker Mayfield Finally Breaks Silence on NFL Ban

Confusion surrounds the NFL's substance ban, but players do not need to be distraught. Baker Mayfield reacts after injury.
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Aaron Rodgers Gives Harsh Advice to WR as Offense With DK Metcalf Yet to Find Its Feet

Aaron Rodgers is taking on his new role as mentor in stride as the Steelers' offense sputters. A young WR is the latest on his list.
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Chargers’ Josh Harris Reacts Strongly After NFL Substance Ban Shakes League

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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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