Eagles Are 7th Most Valuable NFL Franchise
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The Eagles have not won a Super Bowl during Jeff Lurie's tenure as owner of the team, but that hasn't stopped the team from being one of the most valuable in football.
The Eagles are the 7th most valuable franchise in the NFL, according to Forbes Magazine. The team has a value of $1.3 billion, had revenues of $306 million in 2012, and an operating income of $47.8 million.
The Dallas Cowboys, at $2.3 billion, are the most valuable franchise in football, followed by the New England Patriots, Washington Redskins, New York Giants, Houston Texans, the New York Jets and then the Eagles. It's interesting to note that the Eagles are the least valuable team in the NFC East.
The article states that the average value of an NFL franchise is up 5% over last year.
For the complete list, visit Forbes.
