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When the NFL added two divisions — and weakened the AFC West

When the NFL added two divisions — and weakened the AFC West

Thirteen years ago Thursday, NFL owners unanimously approved multiple changes to the league’s divisional structure, a move made logical with the addition of a 32nd team — the Houston Texans — on tap for 2002. Among other changes, a South division was added to each conference, and teams were shuffled about to make eight four-team…