John Mara Stats:
- Co-owner of the New York Giants since 2005
- One Super Bowl win under ownership
- Estimated net worth of $5 million
John Mara is the grandson of the team’s original investor, Timothy Mara. He is a former labor lawyer who now serves as President and CEO of the New York Giants. Before he became owner, he served as General Counsel, then Executive Vice President and COO before his father died in 2005.
Mark Davis Stats:
- Current owner of the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders since 2011
- Zero Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $500 million
Mark Davis is the son of famous NFL owner Al Davis, who was in control of the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders from 1972 until his death in 2011. Since then, Mark Davis and his mother have co-owned the team together, with Davis taking a more active role as the franchise manager.
Mike Brown Stats:
- Current owner of the Cincinnati Bengals since 1991
- Zero Super Bowl wins under ownership
- Estimated net worth of $925 million
Mike Brown is the son of Paul Brown, the coach who founded the Cincinnati Bengals back in 1968. Once his father died in 1991, Mike Brown took over ownership of the team. Before he became general manager of the team, he served as assistant general manager. Over the years he has been a subject of much controversy in regard to his leadership.
Art Rooney II Stats:
- Current owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2017
- Zero Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $1.2 billion
Art Rooney II is the current owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and is one of only two third-generation NFL owners. Before he took over, he served as president of the team while his father was the owner. In addition to his career in sports, Rooney is also special counsel for a local Pittsburgh law firm.
Steve Tisch Stats:
- Co-owner of the New York Giants since 1991
- Two Super Bowl wins under ownership
- Estimated net worth of $1.2 billion
Steve Tisch is a film producer and son of previous co-owner Bob Tisch. Bob was the co-founder of the Loews Corporation, which had a 50% share of the team since 1991. Some of Tisch’s most notable films include Risky Business, Forrest Gump, American History X and The Equalizer.
Virginia Halas McCaskey Stats:
- Current owner of the Chicago Bears since 1983
- One Super Bowl win under ownership
- Estimated net worth of $1.3 billion
Virginia Halas McCaskey practically grew up in the NFL business. Her father was George Halas who purchased the team in 1920. Virginia took over after her father died in 1983. At the age of 100, the Chicago Bears owner is easily the oldest owner in the NFL.
Michael Bidwill Stats:
- Current owner of the Arizona Cardinals since 2019
- Zero Super Bowl wins under ownership
- Estimated net worth of $1.4 billion
Michael Bidwill is the grandson of Charles Bidwell who purchased the team back in 1932. Before joining the Arizona Cardinals in 1996, Bidwill worked as a federal prosecutor. After his father died in 2019, Michael became chairman and the sixth principal owner of the team since it was founded in 1898.
Martha Ford Stats:
- Current owner of the Detroit Lions since 2014
- Zero Super Bowl wins under her ownership
- Estimated net worth of $1.4 billion
Martha Ford became the owner of the Detroit Lions after the former owner, her husband, passed away in 2014. However, her tenure as owner lasted only a few years, as she announced in 2020 that she would be stepping down. However, the team will still stay in the family, and control of the franchise will move to her daughter.
Zygi Wilf Stats:
- Current owner of the Minnesota Vikings since 2005
- Zero Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $1.3 billion
Zygi Wilf actually owns the Minnesota Vikings with four other people, but when it comes to wealth, he comes out on top. Wilf and the group of other investors have owned the team since 2005 and have managed to make it one of the top 50 most profitable franchises in the NFL.
Amy Strunk Stats:
- Current owner of the Tennessee Titans since 2015
- Zero Super Bowl wins under her ownership
- Estimated net worth of $1.3 billion
The Tennessee Titans have long been owned by the Adams family, with the current owner being Amy Adams Strunk—the daughter of former owner Bud Adams. Currently, Strunk owns half of the team while other family members hold the other half of the shares for the franchise. Strunk is so beloved by Titans staff and fans that they sometimes affectionately call her "mom".
Clark Hunt Stats:
- Current owner of the Kansas City Chiefs since 2006
- One Super Bowl win under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $2 billion
When Clark Hunt's father died in 2005, he and his four siblings became joint owners of the Kansas City Chiefs. However, Hunt has taken a much more hands-on role and is commonly considered to be the face of the franchise. Despite a rocky start, Hunt has shown himself to be adept at finding coaches who can lead the team to the playoffs and beyond.
Sheila Ford Hamp Stats:
- Current owner of the Detroit Lions since 2020
- Zero Super Bowl wins under ownership
- Estimated net worth of $2 billion
Sheila Ford Hamp is a descendant of the business magnate and innovator Henry Ford – the man responsible for the mass production of the automobile. Her family runs the Ford Motor Company in Michigan. Sheila became the owner after her mother, Martha Firestone Ford, stepped down in 2020.
Dean Spanos Stats:
- Current owner of the Los Angeles Chargers since 1994
- Zero Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $2.4 billion
Dean Spanos has been top dog for the Los Angeles Chargers since 1994, and, despite no Super Bowl wins, they've had hundreds of wins during the years of his leadership. Technically, in 2015, he handed over control of the team to his sons, but he still maintains an honorary position as chairman of the Chargers.
Daniel Snyder Stats:
- Current owner of the Washington Redskins/Commanders since 1999
- Zero Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $2.6 billion
Daniel Snyder purchased the Washington Redskins (now the Commanders) in 1999 for a whopping $800 million, making it one of the most expensive purchases in the NFL. Despite no Super Bowl wins, the team's financial numbers have been strong under Snyder's leadership, with franchise revenue increasing by roughly $100 million per year since he took control.
Jim Irsay Stats:
- Current owner of the Indianapolis Colts since 1997
- One Super Bowl win under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $3 billion
Jim Irsay has owned the Indianapolis Colts since 1997, but he's been with the organization much longer than that. He was only 12 years old when his father originally purchased the team and worked his way up through the ranks. He officially took the reigns after his father's death in 1997 and an ugly legal battle with his stepmother for control of the team. His estimated net worth is currently $3 billion.
Jeffrey Lurie Stats:
- Current owner of the Philadelphia Eagles since 1994
- One Super Bowl win under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $3.5 billion
Jeffrey Lurie is the current owner of the Philadelphia Eagles and has been for decades at this point. While Lurie himself may be incredibly wealthy (with a net worth of $3 billion), he's also managed to make the Eagles' franchise quite profitable itself—Forbes ranks them as the 10th highest value team in the NFL. Lurie isn't just a football guy, either. Before his time as an owner, he was in Hollywood producing (and sometimes appearing in) movies and TV.
Jimmy Haslam Stats:
- Current owner of the Cleveland Browns since 2012
- Zero Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $3.7 billion
Jimmy Haslam is an NFL businessman who just wasn't happy with owning only one team. He originally held some shares in the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he eventually sold those off (as per NFL regulations) to take full ownership of the Cleveland Browns for a whopping $1 billion dollars. Haslam also owns a professional soccer team from Ohio and an oil company. His estimated net worth is $3 billion.
Gayle Benson Stats:
- Current owner of the New Orleans Saints since 2018
- Zero Super Bowl wins under her ownership
- Estimated net worth of $3.8 billion
Gayle Benson has been the owner of the New Orleans Saints since the death of her husband (the former owner) in 2018, making Benson one of the few female majority shareholders in the entire NFL. Additionally, Benson is also the majority shareholder for the NBA team the New Orleans Pelicans.
Denise York Stats:
- Current owner of the San Francisco 49ers since 1999
- Zero Super Bowl wins under her ownership
- Estimated net worth of $4 billion
Like several owners on this list, the NFL is a family business for Denise York. Her father bought the San Francisco 49ers in 1977 and originally gave the team to York's brother, Eddie. However, in 1999, York took ownership of the team after a legal scandal involving her brother. While she has an estimated net worth of $3.5 billion, it's unclear how much longer she'll stay with the team, as she's begun handing the reins off to her son.
Janice McNair Stats:
- Current owner of the Houston Texans since 2018
- Zero Super Bowl wins under her ownership
- Estimated net worth of $4.2 billion
Janice McNair isn't just the current owner of the Houston Texans—she's also a co-founder. Along with her husband, she created the team in 1999. She took full ownership of the organization after the passing of her husband in 2018 and has an estimated net worth of at least $4.1 billion.
Green Bay Packers Stats:
- No owners since 1923
- Four Super Bowl Wins
- Estimated net worth of $4.25 billion as of 2022
The Green Bay Packers are one of the oldest franchises in the NFL and is the only non-profit team in the United States. As such, they have no owner, but rather, the shares of the team are owned by its fans. With that said, the net worth of the owners cannot be known. However, the team itself is said to be worth $4.25 billion.
Glazer Family Stats:
- Current Owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 1995
- Two Super Bowl wins under their ownership
- Estimated net worth of $4.7 billion
The Glazer Family has owned the Buccaneers since 1995, after real estate mogul Malcolm Glazer purchased them that year. The Glazers also owned Manchester United before they sold their shares in 2021. Malcolm Glazer passed on his investments to his family upon his death in 2014.
Terry Pegula Stats:
- Current owner of the Buffalo Bills since 2014
- Zero Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $5.8 billion
Owning the Buffalo Bills might seem like a big deal to some people, but for Terry Pegula, it's just another in a long line of local sports teams that he's purchased over the years. These include hockey teams like the Buffalo Sabres and the lacrosse team the Rochester Nighthawks. Pegula seems to be a well-liked owner, with both the Bills franchise and the NFL unanimously approving his purchase of the team.
Stephen Bisciotti Stats:
- Current owner of the Baltimore Ravens since 2004
- One Super Bowl win under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $5.8 billion
These days, Stephen Bisciotti is busy as the majority shareholder for the Baltimore Ravens, but he managed to get the money for that major football purchase thanks to his successful running of a staffing company for the technology sector that he founded with his cousins. With a net worth of $4.9 billion, Bisciotti isn't just one of the richest NFL owners—he's one of the richest people in America.
Woody Johnson Stats:
- Current owner of the New York Jets since 2000
- Zero Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $6.3 billion
In 2000, Woody Johnson purchased the New York Jets for $635 million dollars, making it one of the most expensive deals in NFL history at the time. From 2017 until 2021, Johnson's brother took over temporary ownership of the team while Johson served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Arthur Blank Stats:
- Current owner of the Atlanta Falcons since 2002
- Zero Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $7.2 billion
Arthur Blank might already own the Atlanta Falcons (as well as Atlanta United, a professional soccer team), but he's had his sights on other Georgia institutions as well, including the Atlanta Braves and even Time Warner! Blank has done just fine for himself in the financial department, with an estimated net worth of over $6 billion.
Shahid Khan Stats:
- Current owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars since 2011
- Zero Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $7.3 billion
Before Khan's involvement with the Jacksonville Jaguars, he was the owner of Flex-N-Gate, an automotive company that he began working at out of college and eventually was able to purchase for himself. Khan's other business ventures include investing in All Elite Wrestling, a wrestling promotion company with his son, Tony.
Stephen Ross Stats:
- Current owner of the Miami Dolphins since 2008
- Zero Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $8.3 billion
You know that you're ridiculously rich when owning an NFL team isn't even your biggest or most lucrative investment. And that's exactly the case with Stephen Ross. While Ross owns 95% of the Miami Dolphins franchise, he mainly made his billions thanks to The Related Companies, which is a real estate development firm that he founded himself in 1972.
Robert Kraft Stats:
- Current owner of the New England Patriots since 1994
- Six Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $8.3 billion
It's not an exaggeration to say that Robert Kraft has made billions thanks to the sports world. He's most well-known as the owner of the New England Patriots, but he's also branched out to some more unusual areas—namely esports. Yes, you heard us correctly. The man in charge of the Patriots is also the owner of a professional team of Overwatch players.
Stan Kroenke Stats:
- Current owner of the Los Angeles Rams since 2010
- Zero Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $10.7 billion
Stan Kroenke has been the owner of the Rams since 2010 and even oversaw their controversial move across the country. When he began work with the organization, the team was the St. Louis Rams but he managed to successfully transfer them to Los Angeles. However, St. Louis was none too pleased and ended up suing the NFL and the Rams that ultimately cost them hundreds of millions.
Jerry Jones Stats:
- Current owner of the Dallas Cowboys since 1989
- Three Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $11.7 billion
Jerry Jones created quite a stir with the Cowboys when he gained control of the company and fired long-time and beloved coach Tom Landry. However, he quickly built up a team in Dallas that went on to nab three Super Bowl wins in the 1990s. During his time with the team, Jones has brought in billions for the Cowboys, but fan polls have consistently shown over the years that people just can't stand the guy!
Hunt Family Stats:
- Current owners of the Kansas City Chiefs since 1960
- Two Super Bowl wins under their ownership
- Estimated net worth of $15.3 billion
The Hunt Family has an accumulated net worth of $15.3 billion, making them one of the wealthiest families in America. The family invests much of their wealth in oil and gasoline, in addition to real estate. Clark Hunt is just one piece of the puzzle as he is one of the 14 children of Lamar Hunt.
David Tepper Stats:
- Current owner of the Carolina Panthers since 2018
- Zero Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $16.7 billion
David Tepper made history when he bid a whopping $2.2 billion for ownership of the Carolina Panthers in 2018. It remains the largest one-man bid in NFL history. But with an estimated net worth of $14.5 billion, it's clear that Tepper has plenty of money to spend! For now, he remains the richest owner in the entire NFL.
Paul Allen Stats:
- Owner of the Seattle Seahawks from 1997 until 2018
- One Super Bowl win under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $20.3 billion
Until 2018, Paul Allen was the owner of the Seattle Seahawks. Unfortunately, in October of that year he died after a long battle with lymphoma. Since his death, his wife, Jody Allen has taken ownership of the team. However, with an estimated net worth in the billions, he's still one of the richest NFL owners of all time.
Rob Walton Stats:
- Current owner of the Denver Broncos since 2022
- Zero Super Bowl wins under his ownership
- Estimated net worth of $60.3 billion
Rob Walton is the 18th richest person in the world, and really has no competition in terms of being the wealthiest NFL team owner. He is the heir to the retail giant Walmart as the eldest son of Sam Walton. He purchased the Denver Broncos in 2022 for $4.65 billion – the most expensive sports franchise sale in history.
