The Patriots were a charter member of the American Football League, which began play in 1960. They joined the NFL in 1970, when the AFL and NFL merged.
For teams in the NFL in the 2010 season, 8. 1) Baltimore Ravens (Maryland) - began play in the NFL in 1950 as the Cleveland Browns (Ohio). 2) Indianapolis Colts (Indiana) - began play in the NFL in 1953 as the Baltimore Colts (Maryland). 3) Tennessee Titans (Tennessee) - began play in the American Football League in 1960 as the Houston Oilers (Texas). 4) Kansas City Chiefs (Missouri) - began play in the American Football League in 1960 as the Dallas Texans (Texas). 5) Washington Redskins (D.C.) - began play in the NFL in 1932 as the Boston Braves (Massachusetts). 6) Detroit Lions (Michigan) - began play in the NFL in 1930 as the Portsmouth Spartans (Ohio). 7) Arizona Cardinals (Arizona) - began play in the NFL in 1920 as the Chicago Cardinals (Illinois). 8) St. Louis Rams (Missouri) - began play in the NFL in 1937 as the Cleveland Rams (Ohio).
An NFL coach can't be an NFL player and a Coach.
The NFL is only played in the United States. If you mean how many countries play American football, there are 52 countries registered with the International Federation of American Football as of 2010. It's only a well-known sport in the USA and Canada, although it enjoys a respectable following in the UK, Japan, and Germany.
There are 8 players of Puerto Rican descent to play in the American "National Football League" (NFL) None were actually born on the Island. Ron Rivera - First Puerto Rican to play in the NFL Marco Rivera - First Puerto Rican to play in the pro-bowl (American Football's all star game) Glenn Martinez Ken Amato Alvin Pearman Aaron Hernandez Victor Cruz Otis J. (O.J.) Santiago
Jim Thorpe was the first Native American to play in the NFL.
The Indianapolis Colts play American football. They are part of the NFL.
American Football Conference of the NFL.
NFL player Viondy Merisma played for American International.
There has never been a Cuban American who has played NFL because they are simply not athletic enough to win in the NFL so beware of football players everywhere.
American Football is what we play in the U.S.A. a.k.a. football or the NFL.
The Patriots were a charter member of the American Football League, which began play in 1960. They joined the NFL in 1970, when the AFL and NFL merged.
Marlon Briscoe 1960
the best way to get into the nfl is too go to college and play football and hope to get drafted.
The Broncos entered the NFL in 1970 as part of the AFL-NFL merger. The Broncos were a charter member of the American Football League that began play in 1960.
Both teams play in the AFC East (American Football Conference) of the NFL.
The then Boston Patriots began play in 1960 in the American Football League (AFL), which later merged with the NFL. The Patriots played their first game in the NFL in 1970.