Tag:NFL
The End of the ‘No Fund League’: NFL Allows Private Equity Fund Team Ownership
On August 22, 2024, the owners of the National Football League (NFL) teams voted to allow private equity funds to purchase ownership in the teams with 31 out of the 32 team owners voting in favor of the change. Critics of the change raise concerns that private equity investments will cause teams to more aggressively prioritize profit over quality, leading to a poorer fan experience. However, the league has drafted the change with appropriate safeguards to limit the influence of private equity owners while still achieving the goal of increasing funds available to teams to promote stability and growth throughout the league.
Tackling Concussions – How the NFL is Addressing Player Safety
On Thursday, September 12th, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained his third career concussion during a game against the Buffalo Bills. Following his previous concussions, the NFL and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) worked diligently to implement new protocols aimed at enhancing player safety and reducing the risk of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). However, this latest incident has reignited online debate about player safety, TBIs, and the NFL’s implementation of Guardian Caps at training camps and practices.