Two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning has expressed interest in acquiring a minority ownership stake in the New York Giants, the team where he spent his entire 16-year NFL career. In a recent CNBC Sport interview, Manning confirmed that the Giants would be “the only team” he would consider pursuing as an owner.

Manning’s interest comes at a pivotal time as the NFL adapts to modern sports economics by allowing private equity investment of up to 10% in franchises, opening new opportunities for minority ownership across the league. The move reflects the NFL’s broader strategy to keep pace with rising team valuations while ensuring long-term financial stability. It enables teams to access additional capital while maintaining traditional ownership structures, as demonstrated by recent transactions across the league. The Giants, owned by the Mara family since their 1925 founding, have not commented on Manning’s interest. However, similar transactions have recently occurred across the NFL, including Tom Brady’s acquisition of a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders.

While exploring potential ownership opportunities, Manning continues to diversify his business portfolio. Beyond his current role as a minority stake holder in NJ/NY Gotham FC soccer team and partner at Brand Velocity Group, he will serve as a Verizon FanFest ambassador for upcoming stadium events featuring celebrity meet-and-greets with former NFL stars.

“I think my quest post-football is trying to find that passion and find something similar that I can work towards,” Manning reflected on his post-NFL journey. He remains connected to his former team, recently supporting the Giants’ decision to retain head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen. “You’ve got to create some sort of continuity and keep things the same, build that culture, and that just takes time,” he noted, demonstrating his continued investment in the team’s success even as he explores new business ventures in his post-playing career.