The following is a list and brief history of football teams that at one time played in National Football League. In some cases it is hard to tell if a team change its nickname from year to year or if it was a completely new team. It was also not uncommon for two or more teams to have the same nickname during the same season. Please note the purpose of the list is for NFL teams that no longer exist. No NFL team has folded since 1952. The Colts and Giants teams that are listed on this page are not the current teams in the league today. Note some of thise team are the same team like Akron Pros , Akron Indians but only with new name and also former NFL Champion like Akron Pros was NFL Campions in 1920. United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... NFL logo The National Football League (NFL) is the largest and most popular professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities. ... 1952 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

• Akron Pros
• Akron Indians
• Baltimore Colts (1950)
• Boston Bulldogs
• Boston Yanks
• Brooklyn Lions
• Brooklyn Dodgers
• Brooklyn Tigers
• Buffalo All Americans
• Buffalo Bisons
• Buffalo Rangers
• Canton Bulldogs
• Chicago Tigers
• Cincinnati Celts
• Cincinnati Reds
• Cleveland Bulldogs
• Cleveland Indians
• Cleveland Tigers
• Columbus Panhandles
• Columbus Tigers
• Dallas Texans (1952)
• Dayton Triangles
• Detroit Heralds
• Detroit Panthers
• Detroit Tigers
• Detroit Wolverines
• Duluth Kelleys
• Duluth Eskimos
• Evansville Crimson Giants
• Frankford Yellow Jackets
• Hammond Pros
• Hartford Blues
• Kansas City Blues
• Kansas City Cowboys
• Kenosha Maroons
• Los Angeles Buccaneers
• Louisville Brecks
• Louisville Colonels
• Milwaukee Badgers
• Minneapolis Marines
• Minneapolis Red Jackets
• Muncie Flyers
• New York Giants (1921)
• New York Yankees
• New York Bulldogs
• New York Yanks
• Newark Tornadoes
• Oorang Indians
• Orange Tornadoes
• Pottsville Maroons
• Providence Steam Roller
• Racine Legion
• Racine Tornadoes
• Rochester Jeffersons
• Rock Island Independents
• Staten Island Stapletons
• St. Louis All Stars
• St. Louis Gunners
• Toledo Maroons
• Tonawanda Kardex
• Washington Senators

The Akron Pros was a team in that played in Akron, Ohio in the National Football League from 1920-1925 and as the Akron Indians in 1926. ... The Akron Pros was a team in that played in Akron, Ohio in the National Football League from 1920-1925 and as the Akron Indians in 1926. ... Baltimore Colts started in the All-America Football Conference in 1946 as the Miami Seahawks. ... The Pottsville Maroons played in the National Football League from 1925 to 1928. ... The Boston Yanks started play in the National Football League in 1944. ... The Brooklyn Lions were an NFL team in 1926. ... The Brooklyn Dodgers were an American Football team which was a member of the NFL from 1930 to 1943, and in 1944 as the Brooklyn Tigers. ... The Brooklyn Tigers was an National Football League team in 1944. ... Buffalo, New York had an NFL team prior to the Bills that operated under three different names: The All-Americans from 1920-1923, Bisons from 1924-1925, 1927 and 1929, and the Rangers in 1926. ... Buffalo, New York had an NFL team prior to the Bills that operated under three different names: The All-Americans from 1920-1923, Bisons from 1924-1925, 1927 and 1929, and the Rangers in 1926. ... Buffalo, New York had an NFL team prior to the Bills that operated under three different names: The All-Americans from 1920-1923, Bisons from 1924-1925, 1927 and 1929, and the Rangers in 1926. ... The Canton Bulldogs played in Canton, Ohio in the National Football League from 1920 _ 1923 and 1925 - 1926. ... Chicago Tigers of the National Football League played only in the first year of the league 1920. ... The Cincinnati Celts, a pre-NFL team, played only during the 1921 National Football League season. ... The Cincinnati Reds was a National Football League team that played the 1933 season and the first 8 games of the 1934 season. ... The Cleveland Bulldogs was a team that played in Cleveland, Ohio in the National Football League. ... The Cleveland Indians was the name of three separate National Football League teams from Cleveland, Ohio. ... Cleveland Tigers played in the National Football League, then called the American Professional Football Association during the 1920 and 1921 seasons. ... Columbus, Ohio National Football League team. ... Columbus, Ohio National Football League team. ... The Dallas Texans played in the National Football League for one season, 1952, with a record of 1–11. ... Dayton Triangles of the National Football League played from 1920 to 1929. ... Detroit, Michigan had three early teams in the National Football League before the Detroit Lions. ... Detroit, Michigan had three early teams in the National Football League before the Detroit Lions. ... Detroit, Michigan had three early teams in the National Football League before the Detroit Lions. ... Detroit, Michigan had three early teams in the National Football League before the Detroit Lions. ... Duluth, Minnesota fielded a team called the Kelleys (officially the Kelley Duluths after the Kelley-Duluth Hardware Store) from 1923-1925 and the Eskimos (officially Ernie Nevers Eskimos after their star player) from 1926-1927 in the National Football League. ... Duluth, Minnesota fielded a team called the Kelleys (officially the Kelley Duluths after the Kelley-Duluth Hardware Store) from 1923-1925 and the Eskimos (officially Ernie Nevers Eskimos after their star player) from 1926-1927 in the National Football League. ... The Evansville Crimson Giants from Evansville, Indiana played from 1921-1922 in the National Football League. ... The Frankford Yellow Jackets were a team in the National Football League. ... The Hammond Pros from Hammond, Indiana played in the National Football League from 1920 to 1926. ... Hartford Blues of the National Football League played only in 1926. ... Kansas City, Missouri had a National Football League team prior to the Chiefs that operated under two different names: The Blues in 1924 and the Cowboys from 1925-1926. ... Kansas City, Missouri had a National Football League team prior to the Chiefs that operated under two different names: The Blues in 1924 and the Cowboys from 1925-1926. ... The Kenosha Maroons were an football team from Kenosha, Wisconsin. ... Los Angeles Buccaneers were a road-only team in the National Football League during their one season 1926. ... Louisville, Kentucky had two National Football League teams. ... Louisville, Kentucky had two National Football League teams. ... The Milwaukee Badgers was an football team, that played in the National Football League from 1922 to 1926. ... Minneapoliss NFL effort, prior to the Vikings, the Marines played from 1921-1924. ... Minneapoliss NFL effort, prior to the Vikings, the Marines played from 1921-1924. ... The Muncie Flyers from Muncie, Indiana played in the National Football League from 1920-1921. ... Brickleys Giants (formally named the New York Giants) were a professional football team with the APFA (now NFL) whose only season played was in 1921. ... New York Yankees of the National Football League played in 1927 and 1928. ... The New York Bulldogs started as the Boston Yanks in the National Football League in 1944. ... The New York Yanks started life as the Boston Yanks in the National Football League in 1944. ... Newark Tornadoes played the 1929 National Football League season in Orange, New Jersey as the Orange Tornadoes. ... The Oorang Indians were a team in the National Football League from La Rue, Ohio (near Marion). ... The Orange Tornadoes played the 1929 National Football League season in Orange, New Jersey. ... The Pottsville Maroons played in the National Football League from 1925 to 1928. ... The Providence Steam Roller (also incorrectly known as the Providence Steamrollers) was an American football team that played in Providence, Rhode Island in the National Football League from 1925 to 1931. ... The Racine Legion was a National Football League team based in Racine, Wisconsin from 1922 - 1924 and 1926. ... The Racine Tornadoes were a National Football League team from Racine, Wisconsin in the 1926 football season. ... Rochester Jeffersons from Rochester, New York played in the National Football League from 1920 to 1925. ... Rock Island Independents, based in Rock Island, Illinois, played in the National Football League from 1920 to 1925 and in American Football League 1926 Categories: Stub | Defunct American football teams | Illinois sports ... Staten Island Stapletons played in the National Football League as such from 1929 to 1930. ... St. ... The St. ... Toledo Maroons, based in Toledo, Ohio, played in the National Football League from 1922 to 1923. ... The Tonawanda Kardex of the National Football League played one season in the league, 1921. ... Washington Senators of the National Football League (then called the American Professional Football Association) played only in 1921 football season. ...

NFL logo The National Football League (NFL) is the largest and most popular professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities. ... The American Football Conference (or AFC) is one of the two conferences that compose the National Football League. ... This page refers to the NFC football conference. ... Conference AFC Division North Founded 1996 Home Field M&T Bank Stadium City Baltimore, Maryland Colors Black, purple, Metallic gold, and white Head Coach Brian Billick All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 77-73-1 The Baltimore Ravens are a National Football League team based... Conference AFC Division East Founded 1960 Home Field Ralph Wilson Stadium City Buffalo, New York Colors Red, white and blue Head Coach Mike Mularkey All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 336-361-8 The Buffalo Bills are a Buffalo, New York-based National Football League... Conference AFC Division North Founded 1966 Home Field Paul Brown Stadium City Cincinnati, Ohio Colors Black, orange and white Head Coach Marvin Lewis All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 240-308-0 The Cincinnati Bengals are a National Football League team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. ... Conference AFC Division North Founded 1946 Home Field Cleveland Browns Stadium City Cleveland, Ohio Colors Seal brown and orange Head Coach Romeo Crennel All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 467-356-13 The Cleveland Browns are a National Football League team based in Cleveland, Ohio. ... Conference AFC Division West Founded 1960 Home Field INVESCO Field at Mile High City Denver, Colorado Colors Navy blue, orange, and white Head Coach Mike Shanahan All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 365-331-10 The Denver Broncos are a National Football League team based... Conference AFC Division South Founded 2002 Home Field Reliant Stadium City Houston, Texas Colors Steel blue, Battle red, and Liberty white Head Coach Dom Capers All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 16-32-0 The Houston Texans are a National Football League team based in... Conference AFC Division South Founded 1953 Home Field RCA Dome City Indianapolis, Indiana Colors Blue and white Head Coach Tony Dungy All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 389-390-7 The Indianapolis Colts are a National Football League team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. ... Conference AFC Division South Founded 1995 Home Field ALLTEL Stadium City Jacksonville, Florida Colors Dark teal, black, and gold Head Coach Jack Del Rio All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 86-82-0 The Jacksonville Jaguars (Jags for short) are a National Football League team... Conference AFC Division West Founded 1960 Home Field Arrowhead Stadium City Kansas City, Missouri Colors Red, white and gold Head Coach Dick Vermeil All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 364-320-12 The Kansas City Chiefs are a National Football League team based in Kansas... Conference AFC Division East Founded 1966 Home Field Dolphins Stadium City Miami, Florida Colors Aqua green and orange Head Coach Nick Saban All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 373-254-4 The Miami Dolphins are a National Football League team based in Miami, Florida. ... Conference AFC Division East Founded 1960 Home Field Gillette Stadium City Foxborough, Massachusetts Colors Red, white, blue, and silver Head Coach Bill Belichick All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 344-349-9 The New England Patriots are a National Football League team based in Foxborough... Conference AFC Division East Founded 1960 Home Field Giants Stadium City East Rutherford, New Jersey Colors Green and white Head Coach Herman Edwards All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 312-374-8 The New York Jets are a National Football League team that plays its... Conference AFC Division West Founded 1960 Home Field McAfee Coliseum City Oakland, California Colors Silver and black Head Coach Norv Turner All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 415-293-11 The Oakland Raiders are a National Football League team based in Oakland, California. ... Conference AFC Division North Founded 1933 Home Field Heinz Field City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Colors Black and gold Head Coach Bill Cowher All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 508-498-21 The Pittsburgh Steelers are a National Football League team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... The San Diego Chargers are a National Football League team based in San Diego, California. ... Conference AFC Division South Founded 1960 Home Field The Coliseum City Nashville, Tennessee Colors Navy blue, Columbia blue, white, red, and silver Head Coach Jeff Fisher All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 342-359-6 The Tennessee Titans are a National Football League team based... Conference NFC Division West Founded 1898 Home Field Sun Devil Stadium City Tempe, Arizona Colors Cardinal red and white Head Coach Dennis Green All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 448-642-39 The Arizona Cardinals are a National Football League team based in Tempe, Arizona. ... Conference NFC Division South Founded 1965 Home Field Georgia Dome City Atlanta, Georgia Colors Red, black, and white Head Coach Jim L. Mora All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 243-357-6 The Atlanta Falcons are a National Football League team based in Atlanta, Georgia. ... Conference NFC Division South Founded 1995 Home Field Bank of America Stadium City Charlotte, North Carolina Colors Black, Carolina blue, silver, and white Head Coach John Fox All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 75-91-0 The Carolina Panthers are a National Football League team... Conference NFC Division North Founded 1920 Home Field Soldier Field City Chicago Colors Navy blue, burnt orange, and white Head Coach Lovie Smith All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 660-489-42 The Chicago Bears are a National Football League team based in Chicago. ... Conference NFC Division East Founded 1960 Home Field Texas Stadium City Irving, Texas Colors Royal blue, silver, and white Head Coach Bill Parcells All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 415-307-6 The Dallas Cowboys are a National Football League team based in Irving, Texas. ... Conference NFC Division North Founded 1930 Home Field Ford Field City Detroit, Michigan Colors Honolulu blue, silver, and black Head Coach Steve Mariucci All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 480-530-32 The Detroit Lions are a National Football League team based in Detroit, Michigan. ... Note: Basketball teams from Chicago and Anderson once used the name Packers as well. ... Conference NFC Division North Founded 1961 Home Field Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome City Minneapolis, Minnesota Colors Purple, gold, and white Head Coach Mike Tice All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 380-315-9 The Minnesota Vikings are a National Football League team based in Minneapolis... Conference NFC Division South Founded 1967 Home Field Louisiana Superdome City New Orleans, Louisiana Colors Old gold, black, and white Head Coach Jim Haslett All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 235-344-5 The New Orleans Saints are a National Football League team based in... Conference NFC Division East Founded 1925 Home Field Giants Stadium City East Rutherford, New Jersey Colors Dark blue, red, and white Head Coach Tom Coughlin All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 593-508-33 The New York Giants are a National Football League team originating... Conference NFC Division East Founded 1933 Home Field Lincoln Financial Field City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colors Midnight green, black, silver, and white Head Coach Andy Reid All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 471-516-25 The Philadelphia Eagles are a National Football League team based in... Conference NFC Division West Founded 1946 Home Field Monster Park City San Francisco, California Colors Cardinal red and gold, with black trim Head Coach Mike Nolan All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 498-379-15 The San Francisco 49ers are a National Football League team... Conference NFC Division West Founded 1976 Home Field Qwest Field City Seattle, Washington Colors Metallic blue, Navy blue, Slate grey, white, and lime green Head Coach Mike Holmgren All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 217-245-0 The Seattle Seahawks are a National Football League... Conference NFC Division West Founded 1937 Home Field Edward Jones Dome City St. ... Conference NFC Division South Founded 1976 Home Field Raymond James Stadium City Tampa, Florida Colors Red, pewter, black, and white Head Coach Jon Gruden All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 178-286-1 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (sometimes abbreviated as the Bucs) are a National... Conference NFC Division East Founded 1932 Home Field FedEx Field City Landover, Maryland Colors Burgundy and Gold Head Coach Joe Gibbs All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 527-477-27 The Washington Redskins are a National Football League team whose team headquarters is based in... 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