Other Leagues-The third American Football League was created in 1940, but ceased operations in 1942 due to WWII and never restarted. In and around 1944, 3 new leagues were formed. The Trans-America Football League (TAFL) and the United States Football League (USFL) organized, but never signed any players or played any games. The All-America Football Conference (AAFC) was also formed around 1944 with plans to start playing in 1945. The AAFC later decided to wait until 1946 to start play as potential players were still not back from the war.
From the beginning, the AAFC tried to force a merger with the NFL or have a championship game against their top team. They even tried to negotiate a common draft, but the NFL first wouldn't talk to them, then refused when negotiates started. In the end, 3 teams joined the NFL and the rest folded. Owners of the Buffalo and Los Angeles team's were allowed to buy into existing NFL teams and the players were divided among the NFL teams.
From the beginning, the AAFC tried to force a merger with the NFL or have a championship game against their top team. They even tried to negotiate a common draft, but the NFL first wouldn't talk to them, then refused when negotiates started. In the end, 3 teams joined the NFL and the rest folded. Owners of the Buffalo and Los Angeles team's were allowed to buy into existing NFL teams and the players were divided among the NFL teams.