- The NFL is one of the biggest businesses in the world.
- Jerry Jones’ Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable sports team in the world, worth $10.1 billion.
- The Philadelphia Eagles have won two Super Bowls under owner Jeffrey Lurie’s tenure.
The NFL is one of the biggest businesses in the world, accounting for 29 of Forbes’ top 50 sporting franchises of 2024.
And while star players and coaches are certainly deserving of credit for that fact, it’s often the owners who are responsible for the key decisions made by their franchise.
Kansas City Chiefs co-owner and CEO Clark Hunt, for example, hired head coach Andy Reid in 2013; the Chiefs have since appeared in five Super Bowls, winning three.
Last season, the Eagles benefitted tremendously from a questionable decision made by the New York Giants’ ownership: letting go of running back Saquon Barkley. Barkley went on to lead the league in rushing yards during the regular season, and helped the Eagles win their second Super Bowl in franchise history.
Owners aren’t only judged by their fanbases, though; they’re judged by the players, too. In February 2025, the NFL Players Association released its third annual club report cards, based on a survey completed by 1,695 active players.
One of the categories players were surveyed about was ownership, which was graded based on how willing players believe an owner is to invest in the team’s facilities, how much they contribute to a positive team culture, and how committed they are to building a competitive team. Each owner was given a letter grade ranging from an F- (0-49) to an A+ (97-100), which are included below.
Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL’s team owners, from how they acquired their team, to their NFLPA grade, to how the team’s performed during their tenure.
All owner net worths were accurate as of March 7, 2025.
