NFL Poised to Let Teams Sell 30% Stakes to Private Equity (1)

Groups of private equity investors may soon be allowed to buy as much as 30% of National Football League franchises.

Proposals under discussion would let buyout firms individually acquire as much 10% of a team, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because the deliberations are confidential.

A special NFL committee is meeting to examine the league’s ownership rules. Talks are ongoing and the percentages may change, some of the people said. A spokesperson for the NFL declined to comment.

The owners will present their findings in Nashville over three days starting May 20, ...