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List of current NFL team owners heading into the 2026 season

The NFL remains one of the more exclusive clubs for those with the ability to purchase a sports team. They do not let just anyone into their circle, and those who are grandfathered in take team ownership personally. However, teams still change hands from time to time, as we saw this past weekend.

The San Francisco 49ers’ limited partner, Vinod Khosla, is set to purchase the Seattle Seahawks. As part of the deal, he will, of course, relinquish his stake with the 49ers, but who are some of the other owners around the league? We wanted to take a look.

*Note: The sale of the Seahawks to Khosla is not yet approved by the league, so Jody Allen is still the owner of the franchise at the time of publication.

Arizona Cardinals: Michael Bidwill

Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwell looks on before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Atlanta Falcons: Arthur Blank

Dec 21, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Baltimore Ravens: Steve Bisciotti

Sep 14, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti before the game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Buffalo Bills: Kim and Terry Pegula

Oct 20, 2019; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula walk on the field prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Panthers: David Tepper

Oct 26, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Chicago Bears: George McCaskey

Jan 31, 2022; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey speaks at a Press Conference to introduce new Chicago Bears-Head Coach Matt Eberflus and General Manager Ryan Poles  Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Bengals: Mike Brown

Cincinnati Bengals Owner Mike Brown attends practice on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Kettering Health Practice Fields in downtown Cincinnati.

Cleveland Browns: Dee and Jimmy Haslam

Crew co-owners Dee Haslam, center, and Jimmy Haslem, right, also are owners of the Cleveland Browns.

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Dallas Cowboys: Jerry Jones

Feb 5, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones poses on the NFL Honors Red Carpet before Super Bowl LX at Palace of Fine Arts. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Denver Broncos: Greg Penner

Dec 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos chief executive officer Greg Penner stands on the sidelines prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Detroit Lions: Sheila Ford Hamp

Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp, left, and former owner Martha Ford greet others during the pregame for the NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

Green Bay Packers: Green Bay Packers, Inc.

Nov 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; A Green Bay Packers helmet is seen against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Houston Texans: Cal McNair

Jan 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Houston Texans owner Cal McNair before an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Indianapolis Colts: Carlie Irsay-Gordon

Jun 10, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapoilis Colts CEO and co-owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon looks on during minicamp at Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Jacksonville Jaguars: Shahid Khan

Nov 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kansas City Chiefs: Clark Hunt

May 1, 2026; Frisco, Texas, USA; FC Dallas CEO Clark Hunt speaks during the induction ceremony for the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2026 at National Soccer Hall of Fame at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Las Vegas Raiders: Carol and Mark Davis

Jun 9, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan (left), owner Mark Davis (center) and general manager John Spytek during minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Chargers: Dean Spanos

May 11, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers owner Dean Spanos (left) and coach Jim Harbaugh watch during offseason workouts at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Rams: Stan Kroenke

Mar 30, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Miami Dolphins: Stephen Ross

Jan 22, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross listens during an introductory press conference for head coach Jeff Hafley (not pictured) and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan (not pictured) at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Minnesota Vikings: Zygi Wilf

Sep 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf looks on during warmups against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

New England Patriots: Robert Kraft

May 7, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft addresses the media at a press conference on the game field at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Natalie Reid-Imagn Images

New Orleans Saints: Gayle Benson

Dec 21, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson is seen before a game against the New York Jets at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

New York Giants: John Mara and Steve Tisch

NY Giants Owner John Mara, left, chats with new Head Coach John Harbaugh during a press conference introducing Harbaugh at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2025.

New York Jets: Christopher and Woody Johnson

Dec 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Woody Johnson, owner of the New York Jets, talks with referee Bill Vinovich (52) before the game between the Jets and the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Philadelphia Eagles: Jeffrey Lurie

Dec 8, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and general manager Howie Roseman talk before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Pittsburgh Steelers: Art Rooney II

Apr 22, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II attends the NFL Draft prospects clinic at Hazelwood Green Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

San Francisco 49ers: Denise DeBartolo York and John York

Sep 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers co-chairman John York before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Seattle Seahawks: Jody Allen

Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks chairman Jody Allen during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Glazer Family

Sep 21, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; (left to right) Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Avram Glazer, owner Edward Glazer and owner Joel Glazer during the second quarter against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Tennessee Titans: Amy Adams Strunk

Tennessee Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk shakes hands with fans before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025.

Washington Commanders: Josh Harris

Jan 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and owner Josh Harris on the field after win against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: List of current NFL team owners heading into the 2026 season

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