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NFL's 32 Teams Collectively Worth $99 Billion

Aug 26, 2020 1:29 PM

The average NFL franchise is worth more than $3 billion, according to data compiled by Sportico. 

The Dallas Cowboys rank first in the NFL at $6.43 billion with the Cincinnati Bengals ranking last at $2.12 billion.

The fair-market value of the NFL's 32 franchises collectively is $99 billion when considering team-related businesses and real estate held by owners.

The teams’ $15.83 billion in revenue in the last fiscal year, which represents the 2019 season, was greater than that of 298 companies on the Fortune 500. That averages to about $495 million per team.

In 2019, the Cowboys generated an estimated $871 million in revenue, which was 81% greater than the average of the other 31 teams.

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John Ross Left Bengals To Care For Son With COVID-19

Aug 24, 2020 9:23 AM

John Ross III has no regrets about leaving training camp with the Cincinnati Bengals to take care of his 3-year-old son following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.

Ross' first practice since he rejoined the Bengals was Sunday.

"There was no thought behind it," the wide receiver said. "There was no chance of me staying. With all due respect to anything, I'm a father first."

Ross was placed on the reserve-COVID-19 list on Aug. 12.

He left so quickly that he debated not telling the team before he got on the plane. However, he did tell his agent, coaches and Cincinnati's front office before he departed.

"Just the response that I got from the coaches, it put me in a different head space," Ross said. "It was very respectful, and I appreciate how they went about it and how much they were there for me."

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Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Misc Rumor

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Gio Bernard Could Take Snaps From Joe Mixon In Passing Game

Aug 21, 2020 9:36 AM

Joe Mixon is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, but could cede some snaps to Gio Bernard this season.

Mixon will continue to be the No. 1 running back for the Cincinnati Bengals, but Bernard could have a larger role in the passing game moving forward.

"This is my bold prediction. Giovanni Bernard is going to take a lot of those receptions from Joe Mixon," Tyler Dragon of the Cincinnati Enquirer said. "He is going to be involved in the pass game, especially in those third-down situations. They view Joe Mixon as an every down running back, but he is going to get the lion's share of the carries in the backfield. And then when you have those third-and-longs and those passing situations, I expect Giovanni Bernard to be on the field."

Mixon has 78 receptions over the last two years, while Bernard totaled 65 receptions over the same span.

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Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Misc Rumor

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Trae Waynes Could Miss Two Months With Pectoral Injury

Aug 11, 2020 11:35 AM

Trae Waynes suffered a pectoral injury during Monday's practice.

Waynes is seeking a second opinion on the injury and could be out for up to two months.

Waynes signed a three-year, $42 million deal with the Cincinnati Bengals this past offseason.

The Minnesota Vikings drafted Waynes in the first round of 2015.

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