1996 NFL season
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The 1996 NFL season was the 77th regular season of the National Football League (NFL) and the season was marked by notable controversies from beginning to end. Most significantly, the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy resulted in a then-unique legal settlement where the Cleveland Browns franchise, history, records, and intellectual property remained in Cleveland (with the Browns officially deactivated), while its players and personnel transferred to Baltimore, technically to a new league franchise that was named the Baltimore Ravens.[1]
Regular season | |
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Duration | September 1 – December 23, 1996 |
Playoffs | |
Start date | December 28, 1996 |
AFC Champions | New England Patriots |
NFC Champions | Green Bay Packers |
Super Bowl XXXI | |
Date | January 26, 1997 |
Site | Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana |
Champions | Green Bay Packers |
Pro Bowl | |
Date | February 2, 1997 |
Site | Aloha Stadium |
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The season ended with Super Bowl XXXI when the Green Bay Packers defeated the New England Patriots 35–21 at the Louisiana Superdome.