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“Complete BS”: NFL Vet Doesn’t Hold Back on Teddy Bridgewater’s Miami Northwestern Suspension

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Kevin Stefanski to Throw Shedeur Sanders Out After Finally Deciding Browns QB1, Says Veteran

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski finally set to show exit door to Shedeur Sanders after choosing the starter while trade rumors intensify.
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Giants QB Plan Repulsed Aaron Rodgers as Russell Wilson Loses Favor – Report

Aaron Rodgers' latest career move reflects a desire for stability over rebuilding, while the Giants eye breakout potential.
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Trey Hendrickson Ready to Give Up Bengals Future as Front Office Choose Trade Over Contract – Report

Trey Hendrickson threatens holdout amid Bengals contract standoff, sparking trade rumors as Cincinnati weighs long-term value vs production.
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Joy Taylor Announces Next Move as FOX Fires Emmanuel Acho & Entire Team

Amidst her shows cancellation and a termination from FOX after a nine-year tenure, Joy Taylor shared her post-termination move.
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Trey Hendrickson Tells Bengals His Next Move & It Has Contract Implications Amid Trade Talks

Trey Hendrickson’s cryptic Instagram post signals contract frustrations as Bengals weigh trade talks and extension amid growing uncertainty.
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Revolution for Andy Reid, Mike Tomlin & 30 Other Coaches After $151.38B Company’s NFL Announcement

Ahead of the 2025 season, the NFL made an innovative announcement for the head coaches like Andy Reid, Mike Tomlin and others.
NFL: Cincinnati Bengals at Steelers

Travis Hunter Has to Forget Deion Sanders & Colorado as Jaguars Rookie Faces Impossible Task – Report

Liam Coen and the Jaguars will prefer Travis Hunter on both side of the ball but the rookie has to forget his old ways at Colorado.
NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars Rookie Minicamp

Kevin Stefanski Has Already Replaced David Njoku as Browns Decide Trade, Says Insider

Behing the Browns' building's doors, the TE locker room is in flux, and David Njoku finds himself at a crossroads.
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Browns Have Already Sealed Dillon Gabriel’s Role After Shedeur Sanders Decision, Says Insider

With training camp around the corner, the starting quarterback role is still a mystery with Dillon Gabriel grinding to make his way thorugh.
NFL: Cleveland Browns Rookie 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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