Elon Musk, X/Tesla CEO, arrives before the start of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senators Rounds, Heinrich And Young hosting the Inaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum With Key AI Stakeholders To Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus On Legislation To Capitalize On This Transformative Technology. © Jack Gruber / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY.
The NFL has seen its fair share of franchises being sold. Rarely, however, is one bought buy someone as famous as Elon Musk.
Known for Tesla, SpaceX, and rebranding Twitter to “X,” Musk is now emerging as a favorite to acquire an NFL franchise.
NFL Fans Erupt Over News Of Elon Musk Emerging As Top Candidate To Purchase Franchise
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveils the Cybertruck at the Tesla Design Studio in Hawthorne, Calif. The cracked window glass occurred during a demonstration on the strength of the glass. © Robert Hanashiro / USA TODAY NETWORK
According to multiple sources:
According to Bovada’s latest betting odds, Musk holds the second-best odds to replace Woody Johnson as the owner of the New York Jets. Johnson has been at the helm of the Jets since 2000, but amid a disastrous 2024 season, speculation about a change in ownership has gained momentum.
The Jets, valued at $6.9 billion by Forbes for 2024, entered the season with high hopes, especially with Aaron Rodgers leading the charge. However, what was expected to be a promising year has spiraled into disappointment, with the team sitting at a dismal 3-8 record. Fans’ frustrations have increasingly been directed at Johnson, who has faced mounting criticism.
Elon Musk arrives for a hearing at the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility Friday August 2, 2024. © Jay Janner/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK.
While Johnson hasn’t expressed any intention to sell the team, the possibility remains open if an irresistible offer comes along. And if anyone can make such an offer, it’s Elon Musk, with his staggering net worth of over $300 billion.
Musk’s potential involvement in NFL ownership has sparked intrigue and debate. Known for his unconventional ideas and polarizing presence, Musk’s ownership of the Jets could bring a significant shake-up to the franchise. “It’s safe to say that the vast majority of Jets fans would welcome a change in the ownership chair,” an article notes, though opinions on Musk’s suitability as owner may vary widely among fans.
Elon Musk, X/Tesla CEO, arrives before the start of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senators Rounds, Heinrich And Young hosting the Inaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum With Key AI Stakeholders To Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus On Legislation To Capitalize On This Transformative Technology. © Jack Gruber / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Here are some of the reactions fans had on social media:
Nov 16, 2024; New York, NY, USA; South African businessman Elon Musk (left) stands ringside next to American recording artist Kid Rock during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesFor All NFL And College Football Content:
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