• The Carolina Panthers are awarded an NFL franchise.
• The Jacksonville Jaguars are awarded an NFL franchise.

1994

• The Phoenix Cardinals changed their name to the Arizona Cardinals.

1995

• The Carolina Panthers begin play in the NFC Western Division.
• The Jacksonville Jaguars begin play in the AFC Central Division.
• The Los Angeles Rams moved to St. Louis.
• The Los Angeles Raiders moved back to Oakland.

1996

• The Cleveland Browns move to Baltimore and change their name to the Baltimore Ravens.

1997

• The Houston Oilers moved to Memphis and changed their name to the Tennessee Titans.

1998

• Cleveland is awarded an NFL franchise.
• The Tennessee Titans moved from Memphis to Nashville.

1999

• The Cleveland Browns begin play in the AFC Central Division.