Sep 4, 2024, 10:17 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsWhile most NFL fans know their favorite team’s head coach and starting quarterback, the owner is arguably the most important individual in setting the foundation for success. Some owners, like the Dallas Cowboys’ Jerry Jones or the New England Patriots’ Robert Kraft, are well-known even among casual football fans. Others are far less recognized, especially those who have recently assumed control of a team. Here is a look at the primary owner(s) for all 32 NFL franchises:Arizona Cardinals: Michael Bidwill Bidwill served as the Cardinals’ president for 13 seasons before inheriting the team from his father, Bill Bidwill, who owned the team from 1962 until his death in 2019. Originally, Charles Bidwill — Michael’s grandfather — bought the Chicago Cardinals in 1933 and owned the team until his death in 1947, months before they won their second and most recent championship.Atlanta Falcons: Arthur BlankBlank has become among the NFL’s most recognizable owners since purchasing the Falcons for $545 million in 2002. The sale came a year after Blank retired as co-chairman of Home Depot, which he helped co-found in 1978. Blank also owns Atlanta United (MLS) and sold a 10% stake in the Falcons for an estimated $300 million in 2019.Baltimore Ravens: Steve BisciottiBisciotti earned his fortune as the founder of Aerotek, a staffing and recruiting firm for engineering and technology companies. He purchased 49% of the Ravens for $275 million in 2000 — 10 months before the team won its first Super Bowl — and secured full ownership for an additional $325 million in 2004.Buffalo Bills: Kim and Terry PegulaThe Pegulas, who have co-owned the Bills since 2014, originally purchased the Buffalo Sabres (NHL) in 2011 for a reported $189 million with the promise to never move the team. Three years later, after the death of Bills founder and longtime owner Ralph Wilson, the Pegulas paid a then-record $1.4 billion to keep the franchise in Buffalo.Carolina Panthers: David TepperWhen Tepper bought the Panthers for $2.3 billion in 2018, it wasn’t just the most anyone had ever paid for an NFL team — it was among the highest price tags in the history of North American sports. It was still a drop in the bucket for the renowned hedge fund manager, who was previously a minority owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers.Chicago Bears: Virginia Halas McCaskeyHalas McCaskey, 101, is the longest-tenured owner in the NFL and the oldest owner in major U.S. professional sports. One of 10 current female owners in the league, she inherited the team from her father, …
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