How Much Is Each NFL Team Worth?
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A look at the estimated value of every NFL team, according to Forbes’ annual ranking.
Introduction
NFL team values have soared in recent years, thanks to a boom in revenue from television contracts, new stadium deals, and the league’s continued popularity. The average NFL team is now worth $2.57 billion, according to a new report from Forbes.
That’s a 19% increase over last year’s values, and a whopping 87% jump since the magazine began tracking team values in 1998. The Dallas Cowboys are once again the most valuable team in the league, worth an estimated $4.8 billion. They are followed by the New England Patriots ($3.7 billion) and the Washington Redskins ($3.1 billion).
The Dallas Cowboys
America’s Team is also the world’s most valuable sports franchise. The Cowboys are worth an estimated $4. 2 billion, according to Forbes’ annual valuation of NFL teams released Wednesday morning. That is a 19 percent increase in value over last year, when the Cowboys were pegged at $3.6 billion. The NFL’s average team value also saw a significant jump in 2017, going up 14 percent to $2.5 billion.
The Cowboys have been the most valuable franchise in sports for 11 consecutive years and are now worth almost double any other team in the NFL. The New England Patriots are second on Forbes’ list at $3.7 billion, followed by the Washington Redskins ($3.6 billion), New York Giants ($3.1 billion) and San Francisco 49ers ($3 billion).
Forbes attributed the NFL’s overall increased value to a new television contract that will pay each team about $255 million per year starting in 2018, up from about $170 million currently. That money, along with revenue from ticket sales, suites and sponsorship deals, has helped owners increases the values of their franchises at an unprecedented rate in recent years.
The New England Patriots
As of 2019, the New England Patriots are the most valuable NFL franchise, worth an estimated $4.1 billion. The Patriots have been one of the most successful teams in NFL history, winning six Super Bowl titles since 2001. The team’s success has helped them to generate massive revenue through ticket sales, merchandise sales, and television deals.
The New York Giants
The New York Giants are worth $3.2 billion, which ranks them as the 4th most valuable NFL team. The Giants have been one of the most successful teams in NFL history, winning 8 total championships, including 4 Super Bowls. The team also has a strong fan base, with an estimated 8 million fans worldwide.
The Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams are the most valuable NFL team, according to Forbes’ annual ranking, with a worth of $3.2 billion. The Rams were followed by the New York Giants ($3.1 billion), San Francisco 49ers ($3 billion), New England Patriots ($2.7 billion) and Washington Redskins ($2.85 billion).
The San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are an American football team located in the San Francisco Bay Area. They are a member of the National Football League (NFL) and compete in the NFC West division. The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and joined the NFL in 1949 following the AAFC–NFL merger. The 49ers won five Super Bowl championships between 1981 and 1994, led by Hall of Fame players Joe Montana, Steve Young, Ronnie Lott, Jerry Rice, and Deion Sanders. They have been divisional champions a record 20 times between 1970 and 2020, making them one of the most successful teams in NFL history.
The Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the National Football League (NFL) as part of the NFC North division. The Bears compete in the NFL as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference (NFC) North division. They are one of two NFL teams from Illinois, the other being the Chicago Bears.
The Bears have won nine NFL Championships, including one Super Bowl, and hold the NFL record for the most enshrinements in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the most retired jersey numbers. The Bears have also recorded more victories than any other NFL franchise.
The New York Jets
The New York Jets are worth an estimated $3.2 billion, according to Forbes. That puts them at the bottom of the list of NFL teams in terms of value. The Jets have not had a winning season since 2015, and their value has dropped by 10% over the past year.
The Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The team plays its home games at M&T Bank Stadium and is headquartered in Owings Mills.
According to Forbes, the Ravens are the 27th most valuable sports franchise in the world, and the 11th most valuable franchise in the United States, with a value of $2.47 billion.
The Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are an American football team based in Houston, Texas. The Texans compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) South division. The team plays its home games at NRG Stadium in Houston, which it shares with baseball team the Houston Astros. The Texans were established in 2002 as the Houston expansion franchise after the NFL allocated 32 franchises to replace the teams that bowed out of the league after the 2001 season due to the expiration of their stadium leases. Bob McNair paid $700 million for the franchise, a then-record price for an NFL expansion team.
