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  1. en.as.com › nfl › how-many-nfl-teams-have-changedHow many NFL teams have changed their names? History and name ...

    Jan 19, 2024 · Can you believe there are only 11 NFL teams that have changed their names over the years, and four that have not moved cities? We know our stuff.

  2. www.thissportlife.com › teams › nfl-name-changesList of NFL Teams That Have Changed Names - thissportlife.com

    List of NFL Teams That Have Changed Names. If you follow NFL, the top league of American Football, you are aware of teams changing their names over time, but did you know that there are only 11 of the current NFL teams that have ever changed their names? Here is a list of all of them.

  3. touchdownwire.usatoday.com › gallery › 11-currentWhich 11 current NFL teams changed their names? - Touchdown Wire

    • Arizona Cardinals. In 1944, the Chicago Cardinals combined with the Pittsburgh Steelers to form "Card-Pitt" during the last… In 1944, the Chicago Cardinals combined with the Pittsburgh Steelers to form "Card-Pitt" during the last full year of World War II.
    • Baltimore Ravens. This is a tricky one. Art Modell moved the Cleveland Browns franchise to Baltimore, but changed… Art Modell moved the Cleveland Browns franchise to Baltimore, but changed their name.
    • Chicago Bears. The club played its first two seasons as the Decatur Staleys before moving to Chicago in… The club played its first two seasons as the Decatur Staleys before moving to Chicago in 1921, where they played as the Chicago Staleys.
    • Detroit Lions. From 1930-33, the franchise was known as the "Portsmouth Spartans." The Ohio town on the banks…

  4. fivethirtyeight.com › features › why-does-changing-aWhy Does Changing A Team’s Name Take So Long?

    Jun 1, 2021 · After years of backlash against racially insensitive names and mascots, both teams have a chance to start fresh with new identities. But though their name changes were announced in 2020, neither...

  5. www.reddit.com › r › NFLNoobsWhy do teams change names/change location/change badge and ...

    They don’t change names terribly often anymore, and there have only been 11 teams in the current NFL that have had name changes. Usually they coincide with a franchise moving to a new city, (usually with new owners).

  6. www.cbc.ca › sports › the-buzzer-pro-sports-team5 pro sports teams who changed their names | CBC Sports

    Jul 14, 2020 · With the Washington NFL team finally giving in to decades of pressure and announcing yesterday it will change its name (eventually), an uncommon rebranding is about to take place. Absent a...

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  8. www.cbssports.com › nfl › newsWashington Redskins change name: Here's a timeline detailing ...

    Jul 13, 2020 · The debate around the team name finally reached its tipping point as the franchise officially announced Monday the team name will be retired.