5 NFL teams likely to be sold by their owners soon ft. Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders

#3 - Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey

The Chicago Bears were rumored to possibly be going up for sale in 2021, but that still hasn't happened yet. The possibility of selling the historic franchise likely came about because their principal owner, Virginia McCaskey, is currently 99 years old.

It may be sad to say, but she is in the final stage of her life and there are currently no official plans for succession.

McCaskey is left with two potential options. She can either leave the team in her will, in which case it may end up being sold anyway. Or, she can sell it herself and have some control over who buys it, the price, and where exactly the money goes from that point.

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#4 - New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson

The New Orleans Saints are one NFL team that will definitely be going up for sale eventually, according to current owner Gayle Benson. She said in an interview with the New Orleans Times in 2021 that when she passes away, her plan is to sell the team and send the profits to various different charities.

Gayle Benson inherited the Saints from her husband Tom Benson upon his passing. She is currently 75 years old and there's no way of knowing how much longer she will remain an NFL owner. It's just clear that when she moves on, the franchise will be sold as per her wishes as the principal owner.

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#5 - Washington Commanders

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder

Dan Snyder would likely never sell the Washington Commanders if it was up to him, but he may not have a choice. He has long been one of the most controversial owners not just in NFL, but the entire world of sports, due to the many scandals he's been alleged to have been involved in.

Dan Snyder was most recently fined $10 million due to a lawsuit that claimed his NFL franchise was a hostile work environment for its employees. The charges of unsavory happenings include sexual harassment and unethical labor tactics.

He is also under federal investigation for potentially falsifying profit-sharing reports. If found guilty, he may be forced to sell the team.