Top 10 richest NFL teams
From the Dallas Cowboys to the Philadelphia Eagles, we'll take a look at the Top 10 richest teams in the NFL by their value.
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National Football League (NFL) is one of the richest and most profitable sporting leagues in the world. The league generates millions and millions of dollars every season thanks to the action-packed games, drama-filled rivalries, and unlimited entertainment. The league has given a chance to many people to live their dream of playing professional football and made many athletes into millionaires.
The league’s best players Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and Patrick Mahomes are some of the most influential people in the United States. They all became multi-millionaires by playing football.
But how much are the NFL teams really worth? From the world-famed Dallas Cowboys to the Philadelphia Eagles, in this article, we’ll take a look at the Top 10 richest teams in the NFL by their value.
10. Washington Commanders ($6.3 billion)
Earlier last year, Daniel Snyder sold the Washington Commanders to the Josh Harris-led group for a deal approximately worth a whopping $6 billion. That sale set the record for the most expensive sale for a North American sports franchise.
The Commanders were estimated to be worth around $6.05 billion by Sportico in 2023. They are now valued at $6.3 billion in 2024.
The 10th richest NFL franchise is now the Josh Harris-led group is looking to restore their fanbase that scattered away due to Snyder’s fiasco in managing the team.
9. Las Vegas Raiders ($6.7 billion)
The Las Vegas Raiders are one of the most famous teams in the league. The 3-time Super Bowl-winning franchise is owned by businessman Mark Davis and is worth around $6.7 billion per Sportico. It should be noted that Davis is also the owner of the WNBA franchise the Las Vegas Aces.
Tom Brady, who is widely considered the greatest QB of all time, is also now looking to buy a minority stake in the Raiders franchise that could result in a huge profit for him in the future.
8. Philadelphia Eagles ($6.75 billion)
The Philadelphia Eagles owned by the American businessman Jeffrey Lurie is the 8th richest NFL team, according to Sportico’s report. The team is valued at around $6.75 billion thanks to the franchise’s history and its recent success in the competitive league.
Even though the Eagles have won only one Super Bowl title in their franchise history, the Philadelphia-based football team has one of the most hardcore fanbases in the league that continues to support the team through its highs and lows.
7. Miami Dolphins ($6.76 billion)
The Miami Dolphins have climbed their way on to the top ten this year following their fantastic 2023 regular season run, eventually making it to the playoffs. Owned by Stephen M. Ross, the Dolphins have become a powerhouse in the league over the years.
The franchise is valued at $6.76 billion in 2024, a significant increase of about 29% from its value in the previous year.
6. New York Jets ($6.8 billion)
The New York Jets, owned by businessman Woody Johnson and his brother Christopher Johnson, is the 6th richest NFL team in the league. The Jets are currently worth $6.8 billion according to Sportico.
The Jets’ Super Bowl drought didn’t seem to affect the team’s worth. And now, the Jets are looking to get back to the winning days with QB Aaron Rodgers.
5. San Francisco 49ers ($6.86 billion)
The San Francisco 49ers is one of the most accomplished franchises in the league’s history. They have won five Super Bowl rings in the past, which have played a huge role in their popularity.
The 49ers team is owned by billionaires Denise DeBartolo York and John York. The franchise is estimated to be worth around $6.86 billion and is the 5th richest team in the NFL.
4. New England Patriots ($7.31 billion)
Thanks to the dynasty created by the genius head coach Bill Belichick and the GOAT QB Tom Brady, the New England Patriots are one of the richest franchises in all of the sports.
The Patriots, owned by Robert Kraft, are worth around $7.31 billion, which makes them the 4th-richest team in the NFL. Brady and Belichick winning six Super Bowl rings in two decades played a huge part in that.
3. New York Giants ($7.65 billion)
Another New York team, what a surprise! The New York Giants is owned by businessman John Mara and American film producer Steven Tisch. The historic franchise is one of the richest teams in the league and is approximately worth $7.65 billion.
The Giants, led by their franchise QB Daniel Jones, just erased their playoff drought in the 2022 season. They would look to go one step further in the upcoming season and win the Conference title, which could lead to them potentially adding another Lombardi Trophy to their trophy cabinet.
2. Los Angeles Rams ($7.79 billion)
The Los Angeles Rams are one the most recent Super Bowl Champions from this list. They won the Super Bowl ring in the 2022 season. The Rams being in this list might surprise a lot of people, but they are the second richest franchise in the NFL.
The Rams, owned by billionaire businessman Stanley Kroenke, is worth around $7.79 billion according to Sportico. Kroenke has his foot in multiple sporting leagues. The billionaire is also the owner of the EPL soccer team Arsenal F.C. Furthermore, Kroenke also owns the NHL franchise Colorado Avalanche and NBA franchise, the Denver Nuggets.
1. Dallas Cowboys ($10.32 billion)
The Dallas Cowboys are the No.1 richest team in the NFL. In fact, the Cowboys owned by Jerry Jones is the richest sports franchise in the entire world. The Cowboys have been holding the top spot in the list since 2016 and are currently estimated to be worth around $10.32 billion.
The Dallas-based franchise last won the Super Bowl in 1996, but the love and support for America’s team hasn’t gone down a bit. Jones, who is the owner, President, and the General Manager of the Cowboys, has done an excellent job on the business side of things. If the Cowboys can now start winning rings on the field, they could keep the fanbase growing in the future.
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The Dallas Cowboys owned by Jerry Jones are the richest sports team in the world and is approximately worth around $10.32 billion.
The American businessman Jerry Jones is the owner, President, and the General Manager of the Dallas Cowboys.
The Dallas Cowboys have won 5 Super Bowl rings in the franchise’s history so far.
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