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Bad News Awaits Mike Vrabel on Abdul Carter Day as Aaron Glenn Snatches Major 21-YO Patriots Draft Target

Mike Vrabel receives an upsetting news after Aaron Glenn's makes moves on his draft target as the Patriots prepare to host Abdul Carter.
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Shedeur Sanders Suffers Major Blow in ESPN’s Draft Rankings as Saints Receive Stark Warning Against Colorado QB

Shedeur Sanders draft stock takes a major hit in latest ESPN draft rankings as Saints receive an urgent warning on the Colorado's star QB.
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Green Bay’s Hospitality Business To Get Major Boost As Airlines Experience Big Spike Ahead of NFL Draft

From flight spikes to booyah battles, Green Bay’s small-town spirit powers a $94M 2025 NFL Draft week like never before.
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Travis Kelce’s Major Off-Season Update as Chiefs TE Deals With Kanye West-Taylor Swift Drama

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce trains with young athletes to prepare for the 2025 season while siding with his GF Taylor Swift against Kanye West.
Travis Kelce with Taylor Swift and Kanye West

Steelers Making Up for Lost Time After Chasing Aaron Rodgers As Mike Tomlin Sets Eyes on 4 QB’s

Pittsburgh’s QB search blends Mike Tomlin’s urgency with legacy playmakers, draft surprises, and a Rodgers-sized wild card.
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Steelers Legend Makes Bold Claim About Art Rooney’s Plans as Mike Tomlin Plans to Solve QB Problems With Shedeur Sanders

Ex-Steelers player Merril Hoge reflects on Art Rooney's ownership as Shedeur Sanders' name emerges in the mix for Mike Tomlin's team.
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Justin Jefferson’s 3-Word Message on Ditching JJ McCarthy Days Before Vikings WR Offered New AFC Team

As he is entering the sixth season of his career with the Vikings, Justin Jefferson is getting recruit requests from the other teams
NFL: NFC Wild Card Round-Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams

NFL Rumors: Aaron Glenn to Draft 1,839-YD TE as Jets Brass Clears Feelings on Justin Fields’ Offense

Aaron Glenn & Jets are about to draft a special tight end in this year's draft, who can fit well with Justin Fields, as the offense need fix!
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Hailee Steinfeld Follows Josh Allen’s Ex-GF in Fashion Choice as Bills QB Makes Presence Felt at 2025 Masters

Josh Allen's fiancee Hailee Steinfeld and ex-GF Brittany get in a dress-off on social media while he soaks the sun at the Masters.
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Axed by Lamar Jackson’s Ravens, 30-YO Free Agent DT Confesses Mental Health Struggles Amid Dak Prescott Desperate Message

Lamar Jackson's ex-teammate opens up on mental health struggles after Dak Prescott sends an urgent plea to the NFL community.
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Chargers’ Tahreeb Still Clears Stance on Switching Roles as Jim Harbaugh’s Bolts Face Major Defensive Problem

Chargers’ Tahreeb Still clarifies his stance on a role switch as Jim Harbaugh’s team face a critical defensive after letting star player go
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Russell Wilson Pays Tribute to Kyren Lacy After LSU Star’s Untimely Demise

Kyren Lacy's death has broken the hearts of many in the league, as Russell Wilson joined in other NFL stars to pay tribute to the young lad!
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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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