Richest NFL owners net worth: The top 20 wealthiest owners in 2022
The NFL dominates the American sports landscape throughout the year. That has made team ownership a sure bet for success both in the short and long term. Furthermore, teams have been profitable over the years, meaning that team owners are getting richer every year. Those with full ownership of teams have seen their net worth skyrocket to billions. But what are the NFL owners' net worth?
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The NFL has 32 teams owned by individuals, families, or entities. The only exception is the Green Bay Packers, owned by stockholders. As a result, many NFL owners enjoy a net worth in the ten-figure range. Some made their money in other business ventures and purchased large stakes or entire stakes in a team. Others made it primarily through their ownership stakes in their teams.
Who owns the NFL?
Nobody or entity owns the NFL. Instead, all the 32 teams in the league own the NFL. Therefore, the NFL franchise owners own the NFL and its brand. The difference, however, is that the 32 teams in the NFL have their owners. Some have dual ownerships, and others have sole ownerships. Furthermore, some family members own percentages of specific teams in the NFL, and stockholders own one team.
Now, since all the 32 teams own the NFL, the league has an executive committee that makes all the decisions affecting its policies. The 32 teams appoint a member to sit on the committee, and the person is usually the franchise owner or an official from the team.
Who is the richest man in the NFL?
Before his death on 15 October 2018, Paul Allen was the richest NFL owner with a net worth of $20 billion. He made his money by co-founding Microsoft with Bill Gates. Then, in 1996, he bought the Seattle Seahawks for $200 million.
Today, the Paul Allen Trust owns the Seattle Seahawks, whose trustee is Allen’s sister, Jody Allen. Here is a look at the NFL owners' net worth in 2022.
1. David Tepper - $15.8 billion
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David Tepper is one of the richest NFL owners after the Paul Allen Trust, with a net worth of $15.8 billion. He bought the Carolina Panthers in 2018 in a deal worth $2.3 billion. Tepper’s created his money as a hedge fund manager.
2. The Hunt Family - $15.5 billion
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The Hunt Family owns the Kansas City Chiefs. The family has a net worth of $15.5 billion, and their source of wealth is oil. Today, Clark Hunt is the team’s CEO and Chairman.
3. Johnson Family - $10.7 billion
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The Johnson Family owns the New York Jets of the NFL. They have a net worth of $10.7 billion, making them one of the wealthiest families in the USA. Their source of wealth is health products, notably Johnson & Johnson.
4. Stanley Kroenke - $10.7 billion
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Stanley Kroenke is one of the wealthiest men in sports, with a net worth of $10.7 billion. He owns the Los Angeles Rams that won the 2022 Super Bowl. In addition, Kroenke is a real estate and sports mogul who owns the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, and Arsenal FC.
5. Jerry Jones - $10.2 billion
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Jerry Jones has a net worth of $10.2 billion in 2022. He owns the Dallas Cowboys, the most profitable NFL team. Jones bought the Cowboys for $150 million after building his wealth an oil wildcatter.
6. Robert Kraft - $8.3 billion
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Robert Kraft is the Chairman and CEO of The Kraft Group. In 1994, he bought the New England Patriots for $172 million. As of 2022, his net worth is $8.3 billion.
7. Stephen Ross - $8.3 billion
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Stephen Ross is the owner of the Miami Dolphins of the NFL. Ross purchased 50% of the Miami Dolphins franchise in 2008. Today, his net worth is $8.3 billion.
8. Shahid Khan - $8.2 billion
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Shahid Khan is an engineer by trade and has a net worth of $8.2 billion. He owns the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL, which he bought in 2012. Also, Khan purchased UK’S Fulham FC in 2013.
9. Arthur Blank - $7.5 billion
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Arthur Blank has a net worth of $7.5 billion in 2022. He is well-known as the co-founder of Home Depot. Blank is also the owner of Atlanta Falcons, which he bought in 2002 for $545 million.
10. Haslam Family - $6 billion
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The Haslam Family are one of America’s wealthiest families with a net worth of $6 billion. The Haslam Family, consisting of Dee and Jimmy Haslam ($3.7 billion), own the Cleveland Browns. They purchased the NFL team in 2012.
11. Terrence and Kim Pegula - $5.7 billion
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Terrence and Kim Pegula own the Buffalo Bills, which they purchased in 2014 for $1.4 billion. Terry Pegula has a net worth of $5.7 billion, which he shares with his wife, Kim. He made his fortune through oil and gas.
12. Steve Bisciotti - $5.6 billion
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Steve Bisciotti is the owner of the Baltimore Ravens. He has a net worth of $5.6 billion, whose primary source is his staffing and recruiting company, Aerotek. Bisciotti bought 49% of the Ravens in 2000 and got the majority stake in 2004.
13. Glazer Family - $4.7 billion
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The Glazer Family has a net worth of $4.7 billion. They are the owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which Malcolm Glazer bought in 1995 for $192 million. The family also owns Manchester United, the biggest football team in the UK.
14. Janice McNair - $4.2 billion
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Janice McNair is one of the wealthiest female NFL owners, with a net worth of $4.2 billion. She inherited her fortune from her late husband, Robert McNair. Today, she has an 80% stake in the Houston Texans of the NFL.
15. Dan Snyder - $4 billion
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Dan Snyder is the owner of the Washington Commanders, formerly the Washington Redskins. Snyder bought the Washington Redskins in 1999 for $750 million. As of 2022, he has a net worth of $4 billion.
16. Denise York & Family - $4 billion
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The Denise York & Family has a net worth of $4 billion. The family owns over 90% of the San Francisco 49ers bought by Edward DeBartolo Sr. for $13 million in 1977. The 49ers have two co-chairs, Denise DeBartolo York and John York.
17. Gayle Benson - $3.8 billion
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Gayle Benson has a net worth of $3.8 billion, inherited from Tom Benson, her husband. Benson owns the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. Apart from NFL, she also owns NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans.
18. James Irsay - $3.5 billion
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James Irsay is the owner of the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. He inherited the Colts from his father, Robert Irsay, when he died in 1997. James has a net worth of $3.5 billion in 2022.
19. Jeffrey Lurie - $3.5 billion
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Jeffrey Lurie is a former professor of social policy who has a net worth of $3.5 billion. Laurie bought the Philadelphia Eagles in 1994 for $185 million after taking out a loan. Today, the Eagles have a market valuation of $3.8 billion.
20. Brown Family - $2.1 billion
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The Brown Family have a $2.1 billion stake in the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL. The Cincinnati Bengals have never changed owners since 1967 when Patriarch Paul Brown helped bring the team to Cincinnati. Today, his son, Mike Brown, is the team’s president and owner.
How much is Jerry Jones worth?
Jerry Jones' net worth in 2022 is $10.2 billion. Jones is currently the President and General Manager of the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Jones also played football in his youth. He is the former co-captain of the University of Arkansas 1964 national championship team.
How did Jerry Jones make his money?
Jerry Jones created his wealth when he worked as an oil wildcatter. He made his first million in oil investments in the 1970s. One of his best investments was purchasing the Dallas Cowboys in 1989 for $150 million. In 1960, Jones almost purchased San Diego Chargers (now Los Angeles Chargers) for $5.8 million.
The Chargers have a market valuation of $2.92 billion in 2022. Apart from oil and ownership of a sports team, Jerry Jones has investments in Comstock Resources and real estate, hospitality management, and Papa John's franchises.
How much are the Cowboys worth?
The Dallas Cowboys' worth is $6.5 billion in 2022, making it the most valuable sports team worldwide. The team generates over $800 million every year, also the highest among NFL teams. The Cowboys have played in the NFL since 1960. However, it started realising profits after Jerry Jones purchased the franchise in 1989 for $150 million.
Are all NFL owners billionaires?
Not all NFL owners are billionaires. Besides, the ownership structure in some NFL teams means the owners of the 32 participants in the league are not billionaires. For example, the Green Bay Packers is the only team owned by hundreds of thousands of public shareholders (over 300,000 stockholders). Although the Packers have a market valuation of $3.475 billion, its CEO has a net worth of $19 million. So, out of the 32 owners, 23 of them are billionaires.
The NFL owners' net worth has increased over the years because of the profitability of the teams. Today, the Paul Allen Trust that owns the Seattle Seahawks is the wealthiest among the entities that own NFL teams. Out of the 32 teams in the NFL, only the Green Bay Packers does not have an individual owner but stockholders. The rest of them are either individually owned or family-owned.
Yen.com.gh created a list of the richest soccer players in Ghana. Football is one of the most popular sports in the country and many Ghanaians have been signed by clubs abroad due to their talent.
According to the list, Michael Essien is the richest Ghanaian footballer with a net worth of $35 million. Others include Asamoah Gyan who has a net worth of $23 million and Andre Ayew who is worth $20 million.
Source: YEN.com.gh