Cowboys, Patriots Headline Forbes’ List of Most Valuable NFL Franchises

September 14, 2016   ·   Tim Daniels   ·   Jump to comments

The Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots were revealed as the leaders in Forbes' 2016 annual ranking of NFL franchise values. 
Forbes announced the latest set of valuations Wednesday. The numbers show all 32 franchises posted an increase in value from one year ago, led by the Los Angeles Rams, which saw a 100 percent jump following their move from St. Louis. In addition, every team is now worth at least $1.5 billion.
Here's a look at the complete rankings:
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones joked about the team's consistent placement atop the list when Charean Williams of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram asked him about it back in July.
"I would say that I would trade it for some first downs," Jones said.
Cork Gaines of Business Insider noted Jones bought the franchise for $140 million in 1989. The report pointed out the value rose at a steady pace for the first couple decades before starting to skyrocket recently, going ...

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