Forbes.com has released its annual NFL franchise valuations and the Dallas Cowboys are once again on top, valued at $2.3 billion.
The New England Patriots are second at $1.8 billion, followed by the Washington Redskins ($1.7 billion) and the New York Giants ($1.6 billion).
In all, 23 NFL teams now have a value of at least $1.0 billion, up from 20 in 2012. The average value is now $1.2 billion.
At the other end of the spectrum, the Oakland Raiders are now the least valuable franchise in the NFL, valued at $825 million. Last year's least valuable team, the Jacksonville Jaguars, jumped up to no. 31 ($840 million).
The Cowboys' value rose 10%, up from $2.1 billion a year ago. The St. Louis Rams had the largest one year jump in value, with a rise of 12% from $780 million to $875 million.
Here are the ten most valuable franchises. See the full list at Forbes.com....
- Dallas Cowboys — $2.30 billion
- New England Patriots — $ 1.80 billion
- Washington Redskins — $1.70 billion
- New York Giants — $1.55 billion
- Houston Texans — $1.45 billion
- New York Jets — $1.38 billion
- Philadelphia Eagles — $1.31 billion
- Chicago Bears — $1.25 billion
- Baltimore Ravens — $1.23 billion
- San Francisco 49ers — $1.22 billion