Reem Abdalazem

Whether it’s the NFL roaring through its regular season or the tranquility of early summer, the league remains a year-round source of news and events. Amid discussions of various matters, even the most passionate fans might find themselves in the dark about certain aspects, like pay received by players during the preseason and postseason. Let’s take you through how much NFL players make during the preseason and how it works.

The NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, etc. are more than just sports to Americans; they are household traditions that have been carried on for decades, within and beyond the U.S. borders. Traditions matter, but so does winning and that’s probably why the Dallas Cowboys are no longer “America’s team”. The Golden State Warriors have taken over the top spot as the most popular sports franchise in North America according to this report.

The NFL was founded in 1920 as the first professional football league to successfully establish a nationwide showing, after various decades of failed attempts. At the time, it was founded as the APFA, or the American Professional Football Association, with 14 teams- two of which still exist today, the Chicago Bears and the Arizona Cardinals. So why is it the “original 8″ who started the NFL and not the original 14? Let’s take a look.