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The NFL has had a total of 49 franchises become defunct over its history; [4] this includes ten of the league's twelve founding members, with only the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals surviving to the present day. [5]
Learn about the NFL teams and franchises that no longer exist, from Akron Pros to Washington Senators. See the list of defunct NFL teams with their names, cities and years of operation.
Pages in category "Defunct National Football League teams". The following 51 pages are in this category, out of 51 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. List of defunct NFL franchises.
Find out which NFL teams have folded or changed names since 1920. See the history, championships, and nicknames of each defunct franchise, as well as the rejected proposals and current teams.
The history of franchises that began as independent teams, or as members of the Ohio League, New York Pro Football League, and other defunct leagues are shown as well.
Orange/Newark Tornadoes. Newark, New Jersey. Orange, New Jersey. Newark Schools Stadium (1930) Knights of Columbus Field (1929) 1929-30. Sold back to the NFL in 1930. Pottsville Maroons/Boston Bulldogs. Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Membership in the National Football League (NFL) is certified by a franchise. A franchise is awarded by the league to each member club and serves as the league's authorization to operate as a professional football club in their city.
