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Private equity’s influence in professional sports is changing the game both on and off the field. Investors are fueling record franchise valuations, reshaping team operations, and opening new doors for athletes who want a seat at the ownership table. Learn how private equity is transforming sports into a global asset class—and how Sure Sports helps athletes turn their playing contracts into the capital they need to invest like owners.

As the NFL offseason gets underway, one of the tools teams have at their disposal is the franchise tag. But what exactly is the franchise tag, and how does it affect both the team using it and the player receiving the tag?