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NFL Franchise Values Surge Amid Disney's $3B Deal

9/4/2025

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The NFL's average franchise value is now $7.65 billion, an 18% increase from last year; the Dallas Cowboys are valued at $12.5 billion.
Disney's recent deal with ESPN includes acquiring NFL Network and RedZone for a 10% stake in ESPN, valued at $2-3 billion.
The Chicago Bears' valuation rose 39.1% to $8.9 billion, breaking records for minority stake purchases in the league.

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The NFL's average franchise value is now $7.65 billion, an 18% increase from last year; the Dallas Cowboys are valued at $12.5 billion.
Disney's recent deal with ESPN includes acquiring NFL Network and RedZone for a 10% stake in ESPN, valued at $2-3 billion.
The Chicago Bears' valuation rose 39.1% to $8.9 billion, breaking records for minority stake purchases in the league.