The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable National Football League team for an 11th consecutive year, valued at nearly twice the league average, according to the annual list published by business magazine Forbes.
The Cowboys, who have reached the play-offs only nine times since winning their last Super Bowl in 1995, are worth $4.8 billion (A$6b), up 14 per cent from last year.
Reigning Super Bowl champions New England Patriots ($3.7b) were joined by New York Giants ($3.3b), Washington Redskins ($3.1b) and San Francisco 49ers ($3.05b) in the top five.
Forbes calculated the average value of the NFL's 32 teams at $2.52b, an 8 per cent jump that was driven by hefty TV contracts and new stadiums and stadium renovations that help to generate more revenue from premium seating and amenities.
THE 10 MOST VALUABLE NFL TEAMS:
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* 1. Dallas Cowboys ($4.8b)
* 2. New England Patriots ($3.7b)
* 3. New York Giants ($3.3b)
* 4. Washington Redskins ($3.1b)
* 5. San Francisco 49ers ($3.05b)
* 6. Los Angeles Rams ($3b)
* 7. Chicago Bears ($2.85b)
* 8. Houston Texans ($2.80b)
* 9. New York Jets ($2.75b)
* 10. Philadelphia Eagles ($2.65b)
