NFL Europe is the kid brother to the
NFL.
Currently (2000) it is contested by: Scottish Claymores, Berlin Thunder, Frankfurt Galaxy, Rhein Fire, Amsterdam Admirals and Barcelona Dragons over a 10 week season in spring.
It is intended as a "farm" league for the NFL where teams can develop new talent and give them playing time.
It has produced some big names such as Brad Johnson, Jon Kitna and Marcus Robinson.