Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross had a mega offer on the table for control of the franchise, Hard Rock Stadium, and the Formula One Miami Grand Prix, but he ultimately decided to turn it down, according to USA Today.
An unnamed buyer offered Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross $10 billion for controlling interest in the Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, and Miami’s Formula One race, but he turned it down.
If accepted, the 83-year-old would’ve set an NFL record, surpassing the Washington Commanders’ $6 billion sale in July 2023.
Per Safid Deen of USA Today, citing two people familiar with the matter, “Ross declined the offer because he wants to keep the assets in his family.”
The approval of 24 NFL owners would be required for any sale agreement. This offer’s maker has yet to be discovered. Given that the NFL required extensive due diligence before approving a convoluted Harris ownership proposal for the Commanders, the Miami Dolphins’ proposal’s structure would be crucial.
The Miami Dolphins have finished 116-127 and have qualified for three postseasons in 15 seasons under Ross’s direction.
Click on ‘Follow Us’ and get notified of the most viral NFL stories via Google! Follow Us
Ross bought the Dolphins for $1.1 billion. Forbes recently valued the Dolphins at $5.7 billion. That valuation comes as Ros has been the subject of controversial actions at multiple points in recent years.
Also Read: REPORT: Stephen Ross ‘Going Ape-sh-t’ Over Miami Dolphins Punishment For Tom Brady Tampering
This includes the Miami Dolphins losing first- and third-round picks due to tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton, which includes his 2022 suspension. The 2022 dismissal of Brian Flores by Ross sparked a discrimination complaint involving several clubs.
Miami Dolphins Have Not Had Much Success In The Postseason The Last 25 Years
Following the surprising season from the Detroit Lions, the Dolphins have a new distinction as they own the NFL’s longest playoff win drought at 23 seasons.
They have made the postseason in each of the last two seasons under second-year coach Mike McDaniel, but the team cannot get a victory.
The Dolphins have reached the playoffs just six times this millennium. And they’ve lost each game. Miami’s last playoff win was in 2000.
Also Read: BREAKING: Popular Billionaire In Talks To Purchase Stake Of Miami Dolphins From Owner Stephen Ross
