• The New York Bulldogs changed their name to the New York Yanks.
• The Baltimore Colts folded after the 1950 season.

1952

• The New York Yankees folded and would become the Dallas Texans for the 1952 season.
• The Texans fold at midseason and play out the rest of their season as a road team.

1953

• The Dallas Texans move to Baltimore and change their name to the Baltimore Colts.

1959

The AFL is organized with the following teams as charter members:

Eastern Division
• Boston Patriots
• Buffalo Bills
• Houston Oilers
• New York Titans

Western Division
• Dallas Texans
• Denver Broncos
• Los Angeles Chargers