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Updated · Fox News · Aug 4
Jerry Jones Opens Door to Mark Cuban Cowboys Stake in $13 Billion Franchise
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Aug 4

Jerry Jones Opens Door to Mark Cuban Cowboys Stake in $13 Billion Franchise

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 4

Summary

  • Jerry Jones said he is open to Mark Cuban becoming a Dallas Cowboys co-owner through Cuban's private equity firm, Harbinger, and Cuban said the fund would be open to the idea.
  • NFL owners approved private equity investment two years ago, allowing firms to buy 3% to 10% of a franchise, creating the path for any Cowboys minority sale.
  • Stephen Jones said days earlier the family would not rule out selling a portion of the team but would be selective about any partner, signaling a broader willingness to bring in outside capital.
  • Forbes values the Cowboys at $13 billion—the highest in North American pro sports—while Cuban sold nearly 75% of the Mavericks in 2023 at a $3.5 billion valuation and still owns 27%.

Insights

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