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Franchise Genealogy
Trace the genealogy of all NFL franchises with a timeline of team movement and entry into the league.
NFL Franchise Timeline
The roots of every NFL football team can be traced in this year-by-year franchise genealogy section. This detailed listing includes the year each team began play, franchise movement between cities, and team name changes.
Entry of Current Teams into the NFL
About Football lists the date of entry of every team currently in the NFL.
Defunct NFL Franchises
Over the years, NFL teams have come and gone for one reason or another. About Football lists these defunct NFL franchises along with their years of existence.