You won't believe how much money Stephen Ross turned down to sell Dolphins

Owner Stephen Ross clearly has no concerns about his bank account after rejecting an absurd offer to sell the Miami Dolphins.

On Wednesday, Ross, 85, discussed his succession plan for the Dolphins in an interview with Bloomberg. He revealed he was offered $15B for the team but turned it down to keep it in the family. His son-in-law, Daniel Sillman — CEO of Relevent, a live soccer events and media company — will run the franchise after he dies. 

Stephen Ross expands on why he turned down $15B offer for Dolphins 

Selling the Dolphins for $15B would've topped the largest North American sports sale. In June 2025, the Buss family sold the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, CEO of TWG Global, for $10B. It would also have been an overpay for the Dolphins, who are searching for a new head coach after firing Mike McDaniel. Forbes estimated they're worth $7.5B before the start of the 2025 season. But Ross believes staying in the NFL is a better investment. 

"I don't think there's a better asset," Ross said. "I know what I've been offered, numbers you wouldn't believe. ... Close to $15B. Pretty high numbers. But you say, 'Where would you put the money?' 'Then what would I do with it?'"