What did the NFL divisions look like before 2002?
Before 2002, there were three divisions in the AFC and three divisions in the NFC. There was the AFC and NFC East, West, and Central consisting of five teams each, except for the AFC Central, which had six teams.
When were the NFL divisions realigned?
2002
ROSEMONT, Illinois — The NFL unanimously approved realignment for 2002, shifting Seattle from the AFC to the NFC but keeping most of the divisions intact. The move creates eight four-team divisions for the 32-team league that will include expansion Houston.
Who won the NFC North in 2002?
Green Bay Packers
NFC Standings
| Tm | W | PF |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 5 | 217 |
| NFC North | ||
| Green Bay Packers* | 12 | 398 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 6 | 390 |
How long has the NFL have 32 teams?
When the NFL expanded to 32 teams in 2002, the league realigned, changing the division structure from three divisions in each conference to four divisions in each conference.
When was the last NFL division realignment?
Before going to the eight-division format, the NFL had six divisions (three in each conference). It realigned in 2002 when it added the Houston Texans, its most recent expansion team, making the new 32-team league easily divisible by eight.
How NFL divisions should be aligned?
I found the simplest way is to simply combine each current AFC division with its counterpart in the NFC. The East, North, South, and West divisions merge into separate conferences. This preserves all division rivalries. It also will help to grow other rivalries.
What teams joined the NFL in 2002?
The 2002 National Football League expansion draft is the most recent National Football League (NFL) draft in which a new expansion team, named the Houston Texans, selected its first players.
Who joined the NFL in 2002?
the Houston Texans
The 2002 NFL season was the 83rd regular season of the National Football League. The league went back to an even number of teams, expanding to 32 teams with the addition of the Houston Texans.