Elon Musk has recently emerged as a frontrunner in the race to purchase a struggling AFC franchise, with many betting he could become the next owner of the New York Jets. Despite already being one of the busiest figures on the planet, with leadership roles at Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter (now rebranded as X), Musk’s involvement in the NFL has been gaining attention.
After the 2024 U.S. presidential election, where Donald Trump named Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as co-leaders of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, it seems Musk is showing no signs of slowing down. With a staggering net worth of over $300 billion, Musk could easily afford to make waves in the sports world.
According to Bovada’s latest betting odds, Musk now holds the second-best chances of replacing Woody Johnson as the owner of the New York Jets. Johnson, who has owned the team since 2000, has come under fire due to the Jets’ disastrous 2024 season. Despite high hopes with Aaron Rodgers in the lineup, the Jets have been unable to turn things around, sitting near the bottom of the AFC East at 3-8.
Although Johnson has not expressed any intention to sell the team, the Jets’ ongoing struggles, coupled with their $6.9 billion valuation, might make an irresistible offer from Musk difficult to turn down. Musk’s vast fortune and history of making bold moves—such as purchasing Twitter and taking over SpaceX—could be enough to convince Johnson to sell.
For Jets fans, the prospect of Musk taking over the team brings a mix of excitement and skepticism. With the team’s constant drama and lack of success since their last playoff appearance in 2020, many fans are calling for a change in ownership. While opinions on Musk’s potential ownership vary, one thing is certain: if Musk were to take control of the Jets, the headlines would practically write themselves.
With his polarizing reputation and unconventional approach to business, Musk’s potential takeover could not only bring a new era to the Jets but also shake up the NFL in ways fans and pundits alike are eager to see.
