Eli Manning Announces Decision On The New York Giants originally appeared on The Spun.
As the face of the New York Giants for the better part of two decades, Eli Manning’s name was one of the first to come up when it was announced that the G-Men were looking to sell a 10% ownership stake.
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And while the two-time Super Bowl champ has done well for himself in his post-football life, that offer seems to be too rich for Eli’s blood and ultimately more trouble than its worth.
“Basically, it’s too expensive for me,” Manning said in an interview with CNBC Sport. “These numbers are getting very big. … A one-percent stake of something valued at $10 billion— it turns into a very big number.”
Adding, “I wouldn’t be able to talk to players that I coached in the Pro Bowl. It was going to affect my day job,” in reference to his role on ESPN‘s “ManningCast” with big brother Peyton.
Eli made more than $250 million in career earnings over his 16 years with the Giants— not even counting what he made in endorsements as a Super Bowl MVP two times over.
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But in a world where sports team valuations are speeding towards 11 figures, more and more potential suitors are getting priced out of the market.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 30: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants waves to the fans as he leaves the field following his team’s 36-35 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on December 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)Steven Ryan/Getty Images
Just last month, the Buss family agreed to sell the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter for $10 billion. While one of the Giants’ NFC East rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, sold off a minority stake at a valuation of $8.3 billion back in December.
The Mara family has owned New York’s football franchise since 1925 and currently owns 50% of the team after selling the other half to the Tisch Family back in the early ’90s.
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Eli Manning Announces Decision On The New York Giants first appeared on The Spun on Jul 9, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.