What Is The Richest NFL Franchise?
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Forbes releases their annual list of the richest NFL franchises. The Cowboys top the list for the 10th consecutive year.
The NFL’s Richest Franchise
The Dallas Cowboys are the NFL’s richest franchise, with a value of $4.2 billion. The Cowboys generate more revenue than any other team in the league, with $620 million in annual revenue. The team’s value has increased by more than $1 billion since Jerry Jones purchased the team in 1989. The Cowboys are also the most valuable sports franchise in the world.
The Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are the richest NFL franchise, with a value of $5 billion. TheCowboys have been the most valuable franchise in the NFL for 11 consecutive years, and they are one of only two teams (the other being the New England Patriots) to be worth more than $4 billion.
The Cowboys generate more revenue than any other franchise, and they have done so consistently for many years. In 2018, the team generated $700 million in revenue, and they are on pace to generate even more in 2019. The team has long been profitabile, but their recent success has seen their value skyrocket.
The Cowboys play in one of the largest stadiums in the NFL, and they have a large and loyal fan base. The team also benefits from having a large market to themselves; there is no other NFL team in Dallas. The Cowboys are one of the most popular teams in the NFL, and their brand is worth a lot of money.
The team’s owner, Jerry Jones, is worth an estimated $8 billion himself, which speaks to the immense wealth of the franchise. There is no doubt that the Dallas Cowboys are the richest franchise in the NFL.
The New England Patriots
With an estimated value of $3.7 billion, the New England Patriots are the richest franchise in the NFL according to Forbes. The Patriots have been one of the most successful teams in recent years, winning six Super Bowls since 2001. Owner Robert Kraft has helped turn the Patriots into a powerhouse, and they show no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
The Washington Redskins
It should come as no surprise that the Washington Redskins are the richest NFL franchise. With a net worth of $3.1 billion, they are not only the richest franchise in the NFL, but also in the entire world of professional sports. The team’s value has increased by an impressive $1.6 billion over the past year, thanks to a new stadium deal and a string of successful seasons on the field.
The Redskins are followed by the Dallas Cowboys, who are worth $2.3 billion, and the New England Patriots, who round out the top three with a net worth of $2.2 billion. These three teams have been consistent powerhouses in recent years, and it shows in their valuations.
The rest of the top ten richest NFL franchises are:
4. San Francisco 49ers – $1.7 billion
5. New York Giants – $1.5 billion
6. Houston Texans – $1.45 billion
7. Chicago Bears – $1.4 billion
8. Philadelphia Eagles – $1.35 billion
9. Baltimore Ravens – $1.2 billion
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $1billion
The NFL’s Poorest Franchise
The Dallas Cowboys are the richest franchise in the NFL, worth an estimated $4 billion. That’s more than twice the value of the next most valuable franchise, the New England Patriots. The Cowboys’ value has increased by $1.6 billion since last year, thanks to a new stadium, strong merchandise sales, and huge television contracts.
The Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are the NFL’s poorest franchise. The team is worth an estimated $1.6 billion, which is less than half of what the league’s richest franchise, the Dallas Cowboys, are worth. The Bills have not had a winning season since 2004 and have not made the playoffs since 1999. The team has been plagued by poor attendance, financial problems, and a lack of success on the field in recent years.
The Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are the poorest franchise in the NFL, according to a recent study. The team is worth an estimated $1.3 billion, which is less than half of the league average of $2.7 billion.
The Bengals’ value has declined in recent years, due in part to the team’s struggles on the field. The team has not had a winning season since 2015, and they have missed the playoffs in each of the last three seasons.
The Bengals are also one of the least-popular teams in the NFL, which has led to empty seats at Paul Brown Stadium. The team averaged just 52,737 fans per game last season, which was 28th in the league.
The Detroit Lions
The Lions are the NFL’s poorest franchise, according to Forbes’ annual list of the league’s most valuable teams.
The Lions are valued at $1.7 billion, which is up 3 percent from last year but still last among the 32 NFL teams. The Dallas Cowboys are once again No. 1 on the list, with a value of $4.8 billion, followed by the New England Patriots ($3.7 billion) and the Washington Redskins ($3.1 billion).
The Lions have struggled on the field in recent years, posting a record of just 21-59 over the past five seasons. But they have been profitable, thanks in part to revenue sharing and a lease agreement at Ford Field that gives them one of the league’s lowest stadium costs.
Forbes estimates that the Lions generated operating income (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) of $33 million last year, second only to the Cowboys among NFL teams.
