Which NFL teams are not named after a city?

Can you name the Pro Sports Teams Not Named After a City or State?

How many NFL teams actually play in the city they represent?

Currently, there are 10 NFL teams that play their home games in a suburb of the city they represent. The most famous among those teams are the New York Giants and Jets, who play at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and the Dallas Cowboys, who play their home games in Arlington, Texas.

Why are the Arizona Cardinals not named after a city?

The Arizona Cardinals were initially the Phoenix Cardinals when they moved to the desert in 1988. After five years, Bill Bidwell changed the name to Arizona Cardinals because of fan preference. There was no change in location or stadium – they continued to play at Sun Devil Stadium for another decade or so.

Why is Arizona Cardinals named after a state?

After a winding road led the franchise to Phoenix, Arizona, the name was fairly standard: the Phoenix Cardinals. Fanaticism for the team grew throughout the state, though, so the organization decided to change its name to the familiar one it still has today, reports the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Where are NFL teams actually located?

List of NFL Teams & Stadiums

What major cities do not have an NFL team?

One of the nation’s largest markets (LA) still lacks an NFL team….Without delay, the following are the cities…

• Columbus, Ohio.
• Orlando, Florida.
• Omaha, Nebraska.
• Sacramento, California.
• Portland, Oregon.
• Norfolk, Virginia.
• Salt Lake City, Utah.