Study: Falcons’ value surpasses $2.75 billion, ranks 17th in NFL
Even after a disappointing year on the field, the Falcons’ value increased by more than $150 million.
That's according to an annual study of NFL franchise valuations by Forbes, which estimates the Falcons are now worth $2.755 billion.
The new figure represents an increase of $155 million -- or 6% -- from September 2018, when the Falcons were valued at $2.6 billion. The team went 7-9 last season.
Arthur Blank purchased the Falcons in 2002 for $545 million.
According to Forbes' report, published this week, the Falcons rank 17th in value among the NFL's 32 teams. The average value of an NFL team is $2.86 billion, up 11% from last year, according to the study. The Dallas Cowboys are estimated to be worth a league-high $5.5 billion.
About the Author
Tim Tucker, a long-time AJC sports reporter, often writes about the business side of the games. He also had stints as the AJC's Braves beat writer, UGA beat writer, sports notes columnist and executive sports editor. He was deputy managing editor of America's first all-sports newspaper, The National Sports Daily.
