The Eagles have been among the most consistently successful NFL teams over the last 30 years, and Philadelphia fans can thank owner Jeffrey Lurie for that.
Lurie, a 71-year-old movie producer and businessman, has owned the Eagles since 1994. Under his watch, the team has won its lone Super Bowl title and has found immense success, posting a 258-205-3 record overall.
Lurie has endured some minor bumps in the road — notably, the Chip Kelly era — but the hires of Andy Reid, Doug Pederson and Nick Sirianni have all proven fruitful for the franchise. So has the team's decision to keep Howie Roseman in charge of its roster-building process.
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Indeed, Lurie has proven to be one of the NFL's most accomplished owners, and it seems like he is poised to continue in his role in charge of the Eagles long-term.
But how exactly did Lurie get to own the Eagles? Here's a breakdown of his net worth and a look at how he has turned his investment in the Philadelphia franchise into a massive win.
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Jeffrey Lurie net worth
Lurie has a net worth of $4.4 billion according to Forbes' real-time net worth. That puts him at 10th among individual NFL owners, per the website's real-time billionaires list.
Lurie made his money in show business. He first worked at General Cinema Corporation, a major film company that was founded by his grandfather, but then founded Chestnut Hill Productions in 1985. That company produced several movies and TV shows.
Lurie has since executive produced three Oscar-winning documentaries, including 2022's "The Summer of Soul." The Boston native tried to buy the Patriots in 1993 but they were purchased by Robert Kraft. So, ultimately Lurie wound up buying the Eagles the following year.
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How much did Jeffrey Lurie pay for the Eagles?
Lurie purchased the Eagles in 1994 after receiving permission from his uncle, Richard A. Smith, to do so. He paid $195 million to buy the team, according to Forbes.
That turned out to be a wise investment. As of 2023, the Eagles are worth an estimated $4.9 billion, more than 25 times the amount that Lurie initially paid for them nearly 30 years ago.
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NFL's most valuable teams
The Eagles' $4.9 billion value makes them the 10th most valuable team in the NFL. Below is a look at the nine clubs that rank ahead of them, according to the latest Forbes valuation of each NFL club.
| Rank | Team | Valuation |
| 1 | Cowboys | $8 billion |
| 2 | Patriots | $6.4 billion |
| 3 | Rams | $6.2 billion |
| 4 | Giants | $6 billion |
| 5 | Bears | $5.8 billion |
| 6 | Commanders | $5.6 billion |
| 7 | Jets | $5.4 billion |
| 8 | 49ers | $5.2 billion |
| 9 | Raiders | $5.1 billion |
| 10 | Eagles | $4.9 billion |
