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NFL Poised to Allow Teams to Sell 30% of Franchise to Private Equity

  • Special committee led by Chiefs owner Hunt weighs rule change
  • Owners to present their findings in Nashville later this month

The owners will present their findings in Nashville over three days starting May 20.

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Groups of private equity investors may soon be allowed to buy as much as 30% of National Football League franchises.

Proposals under discussion would let buyout firms individually acquire as much 10% of a team, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because the deliberations are confidential.