National Football League, also known as NFL, is a privately owned entity headquartered in the US. Founded in 1920, with approximately 4,060 employees, the league reported $23.0B in revenue as of 2024. The organization primarily focuses on spectator sports, operating as a professional American football league that consists of 32 teams, divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). It is recognized as one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada, representing the highest professional level of American football globally.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1920

Headcount

4,052

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On March 8, 2026, the NFL's free agency period commenced with a 52-hour legal tampering period, allowing teams to negotiate multi-million dollar contracts before the new league year officially begins on Wednesday. High-profile players such as edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans, and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III were set to become available for new contracts. Previously, on March 7, following the NFL Scouting Combine, Jordan Reid's updated 2026 NFL Draft quarterback rankings highlighted Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green as an intriguing prospect. Earlier the same day, the Buffalo Bills re-signed Connor McGovern for $52 million just before the free agency window opened, a move that garnered significant attention within the NFL community for its potential impact on the broader center market. Also on March 7, an expert indicated the Vikings were in a poor position to acquire additional draft picks through the NFL's compensatory process, which relies on pricey veteran talent departing in free agency without proportional replacements. This followed the Cleveland Browns clearing $35.7 million in cap space on March 6 by restructuring Deshaun Watson's contract, converting $44.7 million of his base pay into a signing bonus ahead of free agency.

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National Football League (NFL) offers 8 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. National Football League (NFL)'s product portfolio comprises of contact sports, media and TV services and sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship.
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National Football League (NFL) sells broadcasting rights of its 5 american football competitions to 82 companies globally, covering 17 countries. National Football League (NFL)'s rights holders include The Walt Disney Company.

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