Who Are The Richest Owners In The NFL?
Contents
- Jerry Jones – Dallas Cowboys
- Stan Kroenke – Los Angeles Rams
- Robert Kraft – New England Patriots
- Shahid Khan – Jacksonville Jaguars
- Stephen Bisciotti – Baltimore Ravens
- John Mara and Steve Tisch – New York Giants
- Amy Adams Strunk – Tennessee Titans
- Jeffrey Lurie – Philadelphia Eagles
- Dan Snyder – Washington Redskins
- Woody Johnson – New York Jets
In this blog post, we take a look at the richest NFL owners and how they made their fortunes.
Jerry Jones – Dallas Cowboys
Jerry Jones – Dallas Cowboys
Net Worth: $8.6 Billion
Jerry Jones is the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world. He bought the team in 1989 for $140 million. Today, the team is worth an estimated $5 billion.
Jones has a net worth of $8.6 billion, making him the richest owner in the NFL. He also owns a number of other businesses, including a publishing company, an oil and gas exploration company, and a real estate investment firm.
Stan Kroenke – Los Angeles Rams
Kroenke, worth $8.3 billion, is the richest owner in the NFL. He made his fortune in real estate before buying the Rams in 2010. Kroenke also owns the NBA’s Denver Nuggets, the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche and English soccer team Arsenal.
Robert Kraft – New England Patriots
Robert Kraft is the richest owner in the NFL, with a net worth of $6.6 billion. He is the chairman and CEO of the Kraft Group, a diversified holding company with investments in paper and packaging, sports and entertainment, real estate, and more. He bought the Patriots for $172 million in 1994, and they are now worth an estimated $3.7 billion.
Shahid Khan – Jacksonville Jaguars
Shahid Khan is the richest owner in the NFL, with a net worth of $8.5 billion. He is the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham FC. He is also the founder, chairman and CEO of Flex-N-Gate, an automobile parts manufacturer. He was born in Pakistan and immigrated to the United States in 1967 to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he received a bachelor’s degree in industrial design.
Stephen Bisciotti – Baltimore Ravens
As the majority shareholder of Aerotek, Stephen Bisciotti has a net worth of $4.4 billion and is the richest owner in the NFL. He bought the Ravens in 2004 for $525 million. The team is now worth $2.5 billion.
John Mara and Steve Tisch – New York Giants
Mara and Tisch are the co-owners of the New York Giants, one of the most successful teams in NFL history. The Giants have won four Super Bowls since Mara and Tisch took over in 1991, and they are currently worth an estimated $3.1 billion. Mara and Tisch each own 50% of the team, making them both very rich men.
Amy Adams Strunk – Tennessee Titans
Amy Adams Strunk is the majority owner of the Tennessee Titans, and she is one of the richest owners in the NFL. She inherited the team from her father, Bud Adams, who founded the franchise in 1960. Amy Adams Strunk has a net worth of $1.3 billion, making her one of the richest women in sports.
Jeffrey Lurie – Philadelphia Eagles
Jeffrey Lurie is the current owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, having bought the team in 1994. He is also the chairman and CEO of Lincoln Financial Media, which he purchased in 2006. Lurie has an estimated net worth of $3 billion, making him one of the richest owners in the NFL.
Stan Kroenke – Los Angeles Rams
Stan Kroenke is the current owner of the Los Angeles Rams, having bought the team in 2010. He is also the owner of a number of other professional sports teams, including the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and Arsenal F.C. Kroenke has an estimated net worth of $8.3 billion, making him one of the richest owners in not only the NFL but professional sports as a whole.
David Tepper – Carolina Panthers
David Tepper is the current owner of the Carolina Panthers, having bought the team in 2018. He is also the founder and president of hedge fund Appaloosa Management. Tepper has an estimated net worth of $11 billion, making him not only one of the richest owners in the NFL but one of the richest people in America as well.
Dan Snyder – Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder made his fortune in the marketing and communications industry. He is the founder of Red Zebra Broadcasting, which owns and operates radio stations in the Washington, D.C., area. He is also the majority shareholder of radio station WJFK. In 2013, Forbes estimated Snyder’s net worth to be $1.4 billion.
Woody Johnson – New York Jets
Woody Johnson is the current owner of the New York Jets. He bought the team in 2000 for $635 million. His great-grandfather, Robert Wood Johnson I, was the co-founder of Johnson & Johnson. Woody Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be $4.2 billion.
