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NFL

American  
  1. National Football League.


NFL British  

abbreviation

  1. National Football League

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Puka Nacua shattered Rams rookie records after the wide receiver was selected in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

During last season, Nacua earned All-Pro honors and was a finalist for NFL offensive player of the year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

After the NFL received competition from the American Football League, it sought to pool its TV revenue, which the Sports Broadcasting Act blessed for “sponsored telecasting.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In a fracturing culture, the NFL is a rare entity that still commands a mass audience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In addition to having won the Heisman and being a three-time all-American, Matthew was a poster boy for the NFL and had a fat Nike contract.

From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson