How many nfl teams started in different states?

Answer 1

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).