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NFL Team Values 2026: Cowboys Lead at $15.5B, Average Up 31%

The Dallas Cowboys are the NFL's most valuable franchise, worth $15.5 billion, as team values surge across the league.

By · Published August 12, 2026  15:27 UTC · Updated August 14, 2026  21:34 UTC

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Various teams saw increases in their values, with the Pittsburgh Steelers valued at $8.7 billion. The Cincinnati Bengals remained the least valuable NFL franchise despite a rise in their value.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 14 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 11.
  • Primary Driver: The Dallas Cowboys are the NFL's most valuable franchise, worth $15.5 billion, as team values surge across the league.
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The Dallas Cowboys are the NFL's most valuable franchise, worth $15.5 billion, as team values surge across the league. The average NFL franchise value has increased by 31%. The Dallas Cowboys lead the pack, followed by the Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants. The Detroit Lions' value has risen by over $2 billion since 2025.

The Cleveland Browns' franchise value has surged to $8.6 billion. The New York Times, Detroit Free Press, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, and Sportico.com have all published reports on the 2026 NFL franchise valuations. The Sportico report provides the full list of team values. The New York Times and Yahoo Sports focus on individual team valuations.

The Detroit Free Press and Bleacher Report provide context on the overall increase in franchise values. The question remains: what factors are driving this surge in NFL team values?

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Which NFL team is the most valuable in 2026?

The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable NFL franchise in 2026, with a value of $15.5 billion.

How much has the average NFL franchise value increased?

The average NFL franchise value has increased by 31%.

Which teams follow the Dallas Cowboys in franchise value?

The Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants follow the Dallas Cowboys in franchise value.

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