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Grieving Drew Brees’ 4-Word Message on Tragic Passing of Saints Legend & Long-Time Staff

From Drew Brees to Archie Manning, tributes pour in for Saints’ unseen legend, the glue behind 42 seasons whose quiet impact outlasted eras.
Drew Brees

Sean McDermott Confirms Plan for Injury Prone Joey Bosa As Bad News Served to Josh Allen & Bills on Super Bowl Pressure

Buffalo’s bold offseason move with Joey Bosa could redefine their Super Bowl chase as they bet big on a game-changing defensive force.
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Steelers Owner Breaks Silence on Losing Russell Wilson and Justin Fields As Mike Tomlin Confirms QB Plans

A deep dive into the Steelers’ quarterback shake-up, Mike Tomlin’s next move, and the franchise’s relentless pursuit of legacy.
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Ravens Prez Announces Major News as Lamar Jackson Receives Tremendous Burden in Offseason

Ravens freeze 2025 ticket prices as Lamar Jackson faces mounting pressure. Can he overcome playoff struggles and lead the flock to glory?
Lamar Jackson

Fighting Xavier Worthy Case, Ex-Fiancée Tia Jones Drops Strong Statement After Texas Relays

Amid all the legal procedures and issues regarding ex-fiancé Xavier Worthy, Tia Jones comes with firm words after tasting victory on track.
Tia Jones

Kay Adams, Cowboys Cheerleader and NFL Community Unite for Chiefs Heiress’ Special Day as Tavia Hunt Shares Life Lessons

Clark Hunt’s daughter, , Gracie Hunt received the heartfelt wishes on her 26 milestone. Her honest confession won many hearts.
Tavia Hunt, Gracie Hunt

Patriots Announcer Confirms Bill Belichick Breaking Tradition for Jerry Jones Months After UNC HC’s Cowboys Rejection

Bill Belichick shakes things up for Jerry Jones! Find out why UNC head coaches turned down the Cowboys and what it means for the future.

Jets GM Confirms Bad News for Garrett Wilson and 2x Pro Bowler After Announcing Justin Fields As Starter

The Jets GM shares disappointing updates for Garrett Wilson and a 2x Pro Bowler while confirming Justin Fields as the starting quarterback.
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Bills Offer Final Lifeline to Josh Allen’s Disgruntled Teammate After GM Brandon Beane Rejected Extension Talks

In Buffalo, survival isn’t given—it’s earned. While Josh Allen carries the franchise’s hopes, a record-setting teammate fights for his worth.
NFL: JAN 05 Bills at Patriots

Ravens Exec Demands Fairness From Roger Goodell As John Harbaugh Waits for NFL’s Justin Tucker Investigation

The Ravens navigate a high-stakes dilemma as the NFL’s probe into Tucker tests their commitment to accountability and due process.
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GM Brandon Beane Clears Expectations for Josh Allen’s WR After Sean McDermott Challenged Keon Coleman

Buffalo’s culture demands resilience, and **Keon Coleman**’s Year 2 is all about proving he belongs alongside **Josh Allen**.
Josh Allen

Broncos GM’s 3-Word Warning for Sean Payton’s Locker Room As Dre Greenlaw Rejected More Money From 49ers

Uncover the Broncos GM's intriguing 3-word warning for Sean Payton's locker room and why Dre Greenlaw said no to more cash from the 49ers!
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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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