List of NFL Teams: Check Here the Division and Interesting Facts About NFL

The National Football League (NFL) is the highest level of American football played professionally in the United States and it is also one of the most popular sports leagues in the world. The NFL was established in the year 1920 and the first President was Jim Thorpe. Britannica mentions: “National Football League (NFL), major American professional football organization, founded in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, as the American Professional Football Association. Its first president was Jim Thorpe, an outstanding American athlete who was also a player in the league. The NFL’s present name was adopted in 1922.”

Now, the NFL has grown into an amazing league which is preferred by fans all around the world and it is known for its competitive balance and strong teams who deliver high octane games. 

If we talk about the total number of teams in the NFL, then according to the NFL's official website there are a total of 32 professional teams which compete every season to ultimately win the Super Bowl. 

These 32 teams are divided into two conferences which are the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference. Further, these two conferences are divided into four four-team divisions which are North, South, East and West. These divisions are there to ensure fair competition and smooth scheduling. 

The NFL website mentions: “The NFL’s 32 franchises are divided into two 16-team conferences – the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference. Each conference is further broken into four four-team divisions – east, north, south, and west – based on geographical location.”

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List of All NFL Teams

Here is the complete list of all NFL teams:

Source: NFL 

Four Team Divisions

Here is the further breakdown of all the teams according to their geographical location 

Source: NFL

In total, these 32 teams form the complete lineup of the National Football League.

Key Facts About NFL Teams

• The NFL currently has 32 teams, a number that has remained unchanged since 2002. The Fox Sports mentions: “The Houston Texans are the newest franchise in the NFL. They became the 32nd franchise in the league in 2002.”

• According to ESPN India, the Arizona Cardinals had the longest NFL post season drought from 1947 to 1974 which amounts to 25 seasons. 

• The first NFL game was played in the 1920s. 

• According to Fox Sports, the oldest NFL teams are Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears which have been involved in the game since its inception in 1920. 

• According to the NFL website, there are a total of 272 games that are played each season. 

In conclusion, the National Football League is made up of 32 well-organized teams which are evenly split between the two conferences. Each of these teams play a very vital role and they have shaped the league’s history, rivalries, and excitement.