Module 2 Discussion 2 – NFL Team Structures

NFL Team Structures Name Institution Course and Code Professor Date NFL Team Structures The Green Bay Packers (GBP) is the only team in the National Football League (NFL) owned by numerous shareholders. The team is exempted from the NFL team ownership regulations since it was established before the rules were implemented. Indeed, it has over 500,000 shareholders who own approximately 5,204,615 shares. Every shareholder can have a maximum of 200,000 shares (Ryman, 2024). All other NFL teams are restricted to a maximum of 25 owners. The controlling entity or owner is required to hold a stake of at least 30% of the team. In my opinion, the NFL should change this rule to allow teams to connect with their respective communities, promote financial stability, and accountability and transparency. If the NFL can change its current regulation, many teams are likely to experience financial stability. For instance, the GBP generated revenues of approximately $638 million in 2023 and about $128 million was used to pay salaries (Davis, 2024). The unique ownership structure of the team has helped it to address numerous financial problems in the past since shareholders support it without expecting any monetary returns. The GBP emphasizes long-term success instead of looking for ways to generate more profits for owners. Notably, financial stability has enabled the team to engage in other crucial activities, including player development, infrastructure, and community init...