24 years later, we're still going

ProFootballTalk.com, an influential NFL news website, marked its 24th anniversary on November 1, 2023. The site was launched in 2001 by founder Mike Florio, who initially invested $500 to create the platform and paid $50 monthly for maintenance. Florio, who had begun his foray into sports journalism with NFLTalk.com, decided to start his own site after a stint with ESPN.com. Despite early challenges, including several years without profit, the site gained traction and received a significant boost with a Sprint sponsorship in 2006. NBC expressed interest in the site in 2009, leading to increased traffic and further growth. Florio continues to own ProFootballTalk.com and remains committed to daily NFL coverage. Additionally, he has ventured into writing novels, offering two of his books, "Father of Mine" and "Son of Mine," for free in ebook form as a gesture of gratitude to his audience. Florio's dedication to NFL journalism has established