In the National Football League, the value of a team has sky-rocketed in recent years. 10 years ago, the average NFL franchise was worth $1.4 billion. Today, that number has increased to $2.7 billion on average. And it’s only expected to keep climbing. However, have you ever thought about who the richest people behind these teams are? In this blog post, we will take a look at the top-10 richest NFL owners in 2022 and explore how they made their billions. ###
Jerry Jones – $8.6 Billion
At the top of the list is Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys. His net worth is an estimated $8.6 billion, which is largely thanks to his ownership of the Cowboys. The team is currently valued at $4 billion, and it’s easy to see why with their recent success on the field.
Jones bought the Cowboys in 1989 for $140 million, and they’ve been one of the most successful teams in the NFL ever since. They’ve won three Super Bowls under his ownership and have made it to the playoffs a whopping 20 times.
There’s no doubt that Jerry Jones is one of the richest owners in the NFL, and it’s all thanks to his investment in the Dallas Cowboys.
Robert Kraft – $6.6 Billion
As the owner of the New England Patriots, Robert Kraft has had quite a bit of success over the years. His team has won six Super Bowls since he took over in 1994, and they show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Thanks to his shrewd business acumen, Kraft has been able to turn the Patriots into one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world.
Forbes estimates that the Patriots are worth $3.8 billion, and Kraft himself has a net worth of $6.6 billion. That puts him ahead of other notable NFL owners like Jerry Jones ( Cowboys) and Stephen Ross ( Dolphins). Not bad for a kid from Brookline, Massachusetts!
Shahid Khan – $6.4 Billion
Shahid Khan is the current owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he is worth an estimated $6.4 billion. He purchased the team in 2012 for $770 million. Khan, born in Lahore, Pakistan, immigrated to the United States in 1967 to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He began his career as an engineer for Flex-N-Gate. Eventually,he became the company’s CEO. In 1980, he started his own company, ISL Engineering, which acquired Flex-N-Gate in 1984. Khan is also the owner of Fulham F.C., a professional soccer team based in London, England.
Stephen Ross – $6.2 Billion
Stephen Ross is an American businessman and the majority owner of the Miami Dolphins. As well as this, he is the chairman and founder of The Related Companies, a real estate development firm. Ross, born in Detroit, Michigan, was raised in a Jewish family. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and his law degree from Wayne State University.
Ross began his career as a tax attorney with Coopers & Lybrand in Detroit. Later, in 1972, he founded Related Companies, a real estate development firm. The company has developed numerous high-profile projects, including Time Warner Center in New York City and Hudson Yards in Manhattan.
Ross is a major philanthropist and donated millions of dollars to various causes. In 2013, he pledged $200 million to the University of Michigan for student aid and scholarships, as well as for research and facilities at the school. He has also donated money to inner-city youth programs, arts organizations, and Jewish causes.
John Mara and Steve Tisch – $5 Billion
John Mara and Steve Tisch, co-owners of the New York Giants, havea combined net worth of an estimated $5 billion.
Mara, the son of Wellingtonwas the Giants’ owner from 1937 until his death in 2005. Steve Tisch is a film and television producer. He is the son of Bob Tisch, who was co-owner of the Giants from 1991 until his death in 2005.
The Mara and Tisch families have been involved with the Giants for over 80 years. John Mara and Steve Tisch took over ownership of the team after their fathers passed away. Under their leadership, the Giants have won two Super Bowls (XLII and XLVI).
The Mara and Tisch families are commitment to keeping the Giants in New York City. In 2014, they helped to finance a $300 million renovation of MetLife Stadium, which is home to both the Giants and Jets.
Arthur Blank – $4.9 Billion
Arthur Blank is the co-founder of The Home Depot and sole owner of the Atlanta Falcons. In 2016, he was ranked by Forbes as the 352nd richest person in the world, with a net worth of $4.9 billion.
Blank, a graduate of Babson College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration, has a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard Business School.
After graduating from college, Blank first worked as an accountant for Arthur Andersen. He then co-founded The Home Depot in 1978, and served as its president and CEO until 2001. In 2002, he retired from The Home Depot and began focusing on his other business interests, which include sports and philanthropy.
In 2008, Blank purchased the Atlanta Falcons for $545 million. He has since invested heavily in the team, including building a new stadium (which cost $1.6 billion) and hiring a new head coach (Dan Quinn). Under Blank’s ownership, the Falcons have made five playoff appearances (including one Super Bowl appearance), and have won four division titles.
Terry Pegula – $4.4 Billion
Terry Pegula’s estimated net worth is $4.4 billion, which ranks him as the sixth-richest NFL owner. Pegula, who owns the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, made his fortune in the natural gas industry.
Pegula bought the Bills in 2014 for $1.4 billion, making him the second-highest-paying NFL owner at the time. The purchase price was a record for an NFL franchise. Pegula has said that he is committed to keeping the Bills in Buffalo.
Under Pegula’s ownership, the Bills have made the playoffs twice, including a trip to the AFC Championship game in 2017. However, the team has yet to win a playoff game under Pegula.
The Sabres have fared better under Pegula’s ownership, reaching the playoffs four times and winning the division title in 2011-12. However, the team has yet to make it past the second round of the playoffs under Pegula.
Jim Irsay – $3.8 Billion
Jim Irsay, an American businessman and the owner of the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL), has an estimated net worth of $3.8 billion as of September 2019.
Irsay was born in 1952 in Bloomington, Indiana. His father, Robert Irsay, was the owner of the Colts from 1972 until his death in 1997. Jim Irsay inherited the team from his father and has been the owner since then.
Under Irsay’s ownership, the Colts have won two Super Bowls (XLI and XLI), five AFC Championships, and 11 divisional titles. The Colts have also made 16 playoff appearances during his tenure.
Irsay is a member of the NFL’s Management Council and Executive Committee. He has also served on various league committees, including the finance committee and broadcasting committee.
Amy Adams Strunk – $
Amy Adams Strunk is the controlling owner of the Tennessee Titans. She inherited the team from her father, Bud Adams, who founded the franchise in 1960. Amy Adams Strunk has a net worth of $1 billion.