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NFL: New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys

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NFL: Miami Dolphins Minicamp

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NFL: Las Vegas Raiders at Minnesota Vikings

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NFL: Atlanta Falcons Minicamp

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NFL: NOV 25 Ravens at Chargers

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NFL: NFC Wild Card Round-New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings

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NFL: Atlanta Falcons Minicamp

Concerns Mount for Trevor Lawrence at Camp as Liam Coen Heaps Praise on $30M CB

Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence struggles with interceptions while veteran cornerback dominates practices ahead of preseason opener.
Syndication: Florida Times-Union

Colts News: Shane Steichen’s Safe Move Turns Risky for Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones

Shane Steichen names a starting QB as preseason nears, fueling fierce roster competition and setting the tone for the Colts 2025 campaign.
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Kyren Williams’ $33M Deal Puts Heat on Bills GM as James Cook Begins Contract Hold-In

James Cook's hold-in meets Kyren Williams’ $33M deal, reshaping RB market and pressuring Bills GM amid AFC contender chaos.
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NFL Community Stirred Again as Tom Brady’s Mysterious $1K Locker Room Move Reappears

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Lions Get Unjustly Called Out Over Ben Johnson After Caleb Williams’ Praise for Head Coach

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NFL: Chicago Bears Minicamp

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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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