The Bowlens Family: 38 years of family ownership comes to an end February 11, 2022 SHARE Another NFL season brings 32 family businesses into the spotlight The NFL’s very precise ownership rules have long focused on concentrated ownership amongst individuals and families for its 32 franchises. The league doesn’t want any big corporate entity owning a team. As a result, the NFL is basically a community of family-owned enterprises... READ MORE What could have kept the Denver Broncos in the Bowlen family? Our latest update focuses on an announcement recently made by the Pat Bowlen Trust. It's official - the Denver Broncos are up for sale after 38 years of family ownership... READ MORE A new era of NFL family ownership led by Walmart heir It's official - the Pat Bowlen Trust have sold the Denver Broncos to the Walton-Penner family, ending 38 years of family ownership... READ MORE