NFL Teams That Moved and Relocation Year

NFL Teams That Moved and Relocation Year

The National Football League (NFL) has been around for over 100 years, and in that time, there have been a number of teams that have relocated. Some of these moves have been controversial, while others have been more successful.

Here is a list of NFL teams that have relocated, along with the year of the move:

  • Cleveland Browns (1946-1995; 1999-present) - The Browns moved to Baltimore in 1996, but a new Browns team was later re-established in Cleveland in 1999.
  • Baltimore Colts (1953-1983; 1984-present) - The Colts moved to Indianapolis in 1984.
  • Los Angeles Rams (1946-1994; 2016-present) - The Rams moved to St. Louis in 1995, but returned to Los Angeles in 2016.
  • Oakland Raiders (1960-1981; 1995-2019; 2020-present) - The Raiders moved to Los Angeles in 1982, then returned to Oakland in 1995. They moved to Las Vegas in 2020.
  • San Diego Chargers (1960-2016; 2017-present) - The Chargers moved to Los Angeles in 2017, but returned to San Diego in 2017. They moved to Las Vegas in 2020.
  • Dallas Texans (1952-1959; 1960-present) - The Texans moved to Kansas City in 1963 and became the Chiefs.
  • Chicago Cardinals (1898-1959; 1960-1987; 1988-present) - The Cardinals moved to St. Louis in 1960, then returned to Phoenix in 1988.
  • St. Louis Cardinals (1960-1987) - The Cardinals moved to Phoenix in 1988 and became the Arizona Cardinals.
  • Tennessee Titans (1960-1997; 1997-present) - The Titans were originally the Houston Oilers, but they moved to Tennessee in 1997.
  • Houston Oilers (1960-1996) - The Oilers moved to Tennessee in 1997 and became the Titans.

There are a number of reasons why NFL teams relocate. Some teams move because they are not able to get a new stadium in their current city. Other teams move because they believe they can be more successful in a different market. Still other teams move because they are owned by a group that wants to move the team to a different city.

The relocation of NFL teams is often a controversial issue. Some fans feel that teams should not be allowed to move, while others believe that it is a necessary part of the business of the NFL.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to relocate an NFL team is up to the team's owner. However, the NFL has some rules in place that make it difficult for teams to move. For example, the NFL requires teams to give their fans at least one year's notice before they move.

The relocation of NFL teams is a complex issue with no easy answers. However, it is an issue that is likely to continue to be debated for years to come.