Forbes Releases NFL Franchise Values

Forbes has released their annual rankings of every NFL team in terms of dollar value, and the Washington Redskins are at the top of the list, once again, with an estimated value of $952 million. Rounding out the top five is Dallas at No. 2 worth $851 million, folowed by second-year franchise Houston at $791 million, New England at $756 million, and Cleveland at $695 million. The average NFL franchise is now worth approximately $625 million.

How is the value of a sports franchise calculated, and how does the NFL compare to other professional sports?