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Ailing Deion Sanders Can’t Go a Day Without Son as Shilo Sanders Wants a Break From Family

As Shilo Sanders leaves home and stays in Tampa Bay, his father, Deion, shares an update on his health while thanking other son.
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1st Round Pick Mason Graham Already Fails In Locker Room Challenge as Browns Decide Defender’s Role

Mason Graham’s locker room flop goes viral as Browns try to shape his role on a stacked D-line anchored by superstar Myles Garrett.
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Breece Hall Already Discussed Secret Future Plan With Garrett Wilson as ‘Undervalued’ Jets RB’s Contract Runs Out

Explore Breece Hall's secret future plan with Garrett Wilson as Jets weigh his value amid expiring contract and rising pressure.
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Steelers Set Najee Harris Up For Failure as Jerry Jones to Trade For New Charges RB, Says Insider

Najee Harris' stint with the Steelers was marked with a of criticism. But insiders believe the blame didn't lie on him alone.
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Mike Tomlin to Finally Give Up on Steelers After James Harrison Airs HC’s Biggest Problem, Says Insider

James Harrison criticizes Mike Tomlin's leadership style while NFL insider questions Steelers coach's job security.
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49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Is Already Counting Final Days After $404M Investment From Jed York, Says Insider

With the new season closing in, Kyle Shanahan is under pressure to perform well and hopefully win the Super Bowl.
NFL: San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals

Jayden Daniels’ Sophomore Slump Confirmed as Commanders QB’s CJ Stroud Fears Come True

Jayden Daniels’ Sophomore Slump can become a reality as he might face the same struggles as CJ Stroud was once warned about in his career.
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Celebrations in Tony Gonzalez Family While Ex-GF Lauren Sachez Gets Married to Jeff Bezos

October Gonzalez celebrates friend's birthday as husband Tony attends ex Lauren Sanchez's extravagant Venice wedding.
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Mike Tomlin Has Already Decided Major Receiver Change After Jerome Bettis Picks Successor, Says Steelers Insider

Mike Tomlin drops major hint on Steelers’ next breakout star as Jerome Bettis makes bold call that could shake up the RB depth chart.
Pittsburgh Steelers v Baltimore Ravens

Trey Hendrickson Finally Returns In Bengals Jersey Amid Holdout Despite $40M Contract News

Trey Hendrickson shows up in Bengals gear—but a $12M gap and contract drama still threaten his future in Cincinnati.
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Shilo Sanders Already Makes Lifetime Commitment to Tampa as Bucs Rookie Confesses Family Truth

As Shilo Sanders explores life without his family, he's all-in for his new team, with a move that will link him with the Bucs forever.
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Chris Jones Once Taught Chiefs Rookie an Invaluable Lesson After Completely Smoking Him in Practice

The Chiefs Star detailed the precious advice he got from Chris Jones, which came disguised in the form of misery.
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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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