Who Is The Poorest NFL Owner?
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Who is the poorest NFL owner? This question is often asked but the answer is not clear. Some say it is Jerry Jones, while others say it is Robert Kraft.
The Richest NFL Owners
The NFL is a billion dollar industry and the owners of the teams are some of the richest people in the world. They are all multimillionaires and some of them are even billionaires. So who is the poorest NFL owner?
Jerry Jones – $8.6 Billion
With a net worth of $8.6 billion, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is not only the richest NFL owner, but he is also one of the richest people in the world. Jones’ fortune comes from a variety of sources, but the bulk of it comes from his ownership stake in the Cowboys, which is worth an estimated $4 billion.
Jones’ other business interests include a minority stake in the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, as well as a number of oil and gas exploration companies. He also has a real estate portfolio that includes a number of high-end properties in Dallas and around the country.
Not content to just be an NFL owner, Jones has also been heavily involved in league matters on both the business and football sides. He was a key figure in negotiating the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and its players, and he also spearheaded the construction of AT&T Stadium, which is widely considered to be one of the best stadiums in sports.
Robert Kraft – $6.6 Billion
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has an estimated net worth of $6.6 billion, according to Forbes. That puts him at the top of the list of NFL owners in terms of wealth.
Kraft made his fortune in the paper and packaging industry, and he also has a number of other business interests. He bought the Patriots in 1994 for $172 million. The team is now worth an estimated $3.4 billion, according to Forbes.
The Patriots have been one of the most successful teams in the NFL under Kraft’s ownership. They’ve won six Super Bowl titles, including three in the last five years.
Kraft’s net worth has grown steadily over the years as the value of the Patriots has increased. He is also one of the most generous owners in the NFL, donating millions of dollars to a variety of causes over the years.
Shahid Khan – $5.9 Billion
Khan is the richest NFL owner with a net worth of $5.9 billion. He owns the Jacksonville Jaguars and the English Premier League team Fulham FC. He also owns All Elite Wrestling and is a partner in the Stellex Capital Management private equity firm. Khan was born in Lahore, Pakistan, and moved to the United States in 1967 to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering.
The Poorest NFL Owners
There are a few NFL owners who are not as wealthy as the others. These owners have to be careful with their spending and often have to take out loans to keep their team afloat. Some of the poorest NFL owners include Jerry Jones, Dan Snyder, and Shad Khan.
Stephen Bisciotti – $1.9 Billion
Bisciotti is the CEO of Atlantic Coast Conference and the majority owner of the Baltimore Ravens. He purchased the team in 2004 for $600 million. The team is now worth $2.5 billion.
Jed York – $1.6 Billion
Jed York is the current CEO of the San Francisco 49ers. He is also the co-founder of Silicon Valley Business Angels, a organization that helps fund early-stage startups. York’s net worth is estimated to be $1.6 billion.
Amy Adams Strunk – $1.5 Billion
Adams Strunk is the controlling owner of the Tennessee Titans, who she inherited from her father, Bud Adams in 2013. Adams Strunk is worth an estimated $1.5 billion, which makes her the poorest NFL owner on this list.
