All NFL Teams: Complete List of 32 Franchises

There are 32 teams in the National Football League (NFL), divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). Each conference consists of four divisions—North, South, East, and West—with eight teams per division. The current NFL teams are: AFC: Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans; NFC: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Commanders.

Overview of NFL Team Structure

The NFL currently comprises 32 franchises, making it one of the most structured professional sports leagues in the world. Since the league expanded with the addition of the Houston Texans in 2002, the number has remained stable. The structure ensures balanced scheduling, competitive parity, and a clear playoff path each season.

How Are NFL Teams Organized?

• The NFL is split into two conferences: the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC).
• Each conference contains 16 teams, grouped into four geographic divisions of four teams each: North, South, East, and West.
• This organization supports regional rivalries, reduces travel costs, and creates a consistent playoff qualification system.
• Each team plays 17 regular-season games, with schedules determined by divisional standings from the prior year and inter-conference rotation rules.

Complete List of NFL Teams by Conference and Division

Beyond knowing what are the names of all the NFL football teams, understanding their alignment helps fans follow divisional races and playoff implications. Below is the full breakdown as of the 2025 season.

AFC Teams

AFC East

• Buffalo Bills
• Miami Dolphins
• New England Patriots
• New York Jets

AFC North

• Baltimore Ravens
• Cincinnati Bengals
• Cleveland Browns
• Pittsburgh Steelers

AFC South

• Houston Texans
• Indianapolis Colts
• Jacksonville Jaguars
• Tennessee Titans

AFC West

• Denver Broncos
• Kansas City Chiefs
• Las Vegas Raiders
• Los Angeles Chargers

NFC Teams

NFC East

• Dallas Cowboys
• New York Giants
• Philadelphia Eagles
• Washington Commanders

NFC North

• Chicago Bears
• Detroit Lions
• Green Bay Packers
• Minnesota Vikings

NFC South

• Atlanta Falcons
• Carolina Panthers
• New Orleans Saints
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFC West

• Arizona Cardinals
• Los Angeles Rams
• San Francisco 49ers
• Seattle Seahawks

Historical Evolution and Franchise Relocations

The list of NFL teams has evolved significantly since the league's founding in 1920. Originally consisting of 14 teams, many early franchises folded or relocated. Modern changes include rebranding (e.g., Washington Redskins to Washington Commanders in 2022) and city shifts such as the Rams moving from St. Louis to Los Angeles, the Chargers from San Diego to Los Angeles, and the Raiders from Oakland to Las Vegas.

Notable Franchise Changes Since 2000

• Houston Texans (2002): Expansion team replacing the departed Oilers.
• Los Angeles Rams (2016): Returned to LA after 21 seasons in St. Louis.
• Los Angeles Chargers (2017): Moved from San Diego to join the Rams in Inglewood.
• Las Vegas Raiders (2020): Relocated from Oakland to a new stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
• Washington Commanders (2022): Rebranded after retiring the controversial 'Redskins' name.

Team	City/State	Conference	Division	Head Coach (2025)	Stadium	First Season
Arizona Cardinals	Glendale, AZ	NFC	West	Jonathan Gannon	State Farm Stadium	1920
Atlanta Falcons	Atlanta, GA	NFC	South	Raheem Morris	Mercedes-Benz Stadium	1966
Baltimore Ravens	Baltimore, MD	AFC	North	John Harbaugh	M&T Bank Stadium	1996
Buffalo Bills	Orchard Park, NY	AFC	East	Sean McDermott	Highmark Stadium	1960
Carolina Panthers	Charlotte, NC	NFC	South	Frank Reich	Bank of America Stadium	1995
Chicago Bears	Chicago, IL	NFC	North	Ben Johnson	Soldier Field	1920
Cincinnati Bengals	Cincinnati, OH	AFC	North	Zac Taylor	Paycor Stadium	1968
Cleveland Browns	Cleveland, OH	AFC	North	Kevin Stefanski	FirstEnergy Stadium	1950
Dallas Cowboys	Arlington, TX	NFC	East	Mike McCarthy	AT&T Stadium	1960
Denver Broncos	Denver, CO	AFC	West	Sean Payton	Empower Field at Mile High	1960
Detroit Lions	Detroit, MI	NFC	North	Dan Campbell	Ford Field	1930
Green Bay Packers	Green Bay, WI	NFC	North	Doc Rivers	Lambeau Field	1921
Houston Texans	Houston, TX	AFC	South	DeMeco Ryans	NRG Stadium	2002
Indianapolis Colts	Indianapolis, IN	AFC	South	Shane Steichen	Lucas Oil Stadium	1953
Jacksonville Jaguars	Jacksonville, FL	AFC	South	Doug Pederson	TIAA Bank Field	1995
Kansas City Chiefs	Kansas City, MO	AFC	West	Andy Reid	Arrowhead Stadium	1960
Las Vegas Raiders	Paradise, NV	AFC	West	Antonio Pierce	Allegiant Stadium	1960
Los Angeles Chargers	Inglewood, CA	AFC	West	Jim Harbaugh	SoFi Stadium	1960
Los Angeles Rams	Inglewood, CA	NFC	West	Sean McVay	SoFi Stadium	1936
Miami Dolphins	Hard Rock Stadium, FL	AFC	East	Mike McDaniel	Hard Rock Stadium	1966
Minnesota Vikings	Minneapolis, MN	NFC	North	Kevin O'Connell	U.S. Bank Stadium	1961
New England Patriots	Foxborough, MA	AFC	East	Jerod Mayo	Gillette Stadium	1960
New Orleans Saints	New Orleans, LA	NFC	South	Dennis Allen	Caesars Superdome	1967
New York Giants	East Rutherford, NJ	NFC	East	Brian Daboll	MetLife Stadium	1925
New York Jets	East Rutherford, NJ	AFC	East	Robert Saleh	MetLife Stadium	1960
Philadelphia Eagles	Philadelphia, PA	NFC	East	Nick Sirianni	Lincoln Financial Field	1933
Pittsburgh Steelers	Pittsburgh, PA	AFC	North	Mike Tomlin	Acrisure Stadium	1933
San Francisco 49ers	Santa Clara, CA	NFC	West	Kyle Shanahan	Levi's Stadium	1946
Seattle Seahawks	Seattle, WA	NFC	West	Mike Macdonald	Lumen Field	1976
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Tampa, FL	NFC	South	Todd Bowles	Raymond James Stadium	1976
Tennessee Titans	Nashville, TN	AFC	South	Mike Vrabel	Nissan Stadium	1960
Washington Commanders	Landover, MD	NFC	East	Dan Quinn	Federal Express Field	1932

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The table provides a comprehensive view of all 32 NFL teams, including their geographic location, conference and division alignment, current head coaches for the 2025 season, home stadiums, and inaugural season. Notably, the Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears are the oldest continuously operating teams, both founded in 1920. Meanwhile, the Houston Texans are the newest franchise, established in 2002. Several teams share stadiums, such as the New York Giants and Jets at MetLife Stadium, and the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers at SoFi Stadium.

Common Questions About NFL Teams

What are the names of all the NFL football teams?

As of 2025, the 32 NFL teams are: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, and Washington Commanders.

How many teams are in the NFL?

There are 32 teams in the NFL. The league has maintained this number since the Houston Texans joined as an expansion team in 2002.

Which NFL team has the longest history?

The Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears are the oldest teams in the NFL, both founded in 1920. The Cardinals are the only team to have played in every decade since the league's inception.

Have any NFL teams changed cities recently?

Yes, recent relocations include the Rams and Chargers moving to Los Angeles in 2016 and 2017, respectively, and the Raiders relocating from Oakland to Las Vegas in 2020. The Rams previously moved from St. Louis, and the Chargers from San Diego.

Why did Washington change its team name?

Washington retired the 'Redskins' name in 2020 due to longstanding criticism that it was a racial slur against Native Americans. After playing as the 'Washington Football Team' for two seasons, they rebranded as the Washington Commanders in 2022.

Are there any cities likely to get a new NFL team?

Currently, there are no official plans for NFL expansion. However, cities like London (UK), Toronto (Canada), and Mexico City (Mexico) are often discussed as potential international markets. Domestically, cities such as Nashville, Salt Lake City, and San Antonio are sometimes mentioned, but no concrete steps have been taken.