The New York Giants are currently considering the sale of up to 10% of the franchise. This has sparked speculation about whether former Giants quarterback Eli Manning might be interested in acquiring a stake in the team.

As highlighted by FrontOfficeSports.com, Manning expressed interest in becoming a minority owner during a 2022 interview. He noted that while he is open to the idea, it would need to be the right opportunity.

“It’s something that interests me, it’s just has to be the right fit,” Manning stated, adding, “I don’t believe the Giants will be on the market anytime soon.”

This “fit” is contingent upon whether the Giants are aiming to maximize their financial return or seeking to integrate Manning into a role that extends beyond his current position within the organization.

In 2023, after NFL owners rejected the idea of compensating team executives with equity shares, Raiders owner Mark Davis found a creative solution. He offered Tom Brady an advantageous deal to buy equity in the team while also involving him in operational roles.

The Giants could take a similar approach with Manning, should they choose to offer him a minority stake at a favorable price, provided he’s ready to contribute actively.

However, if Eli were to own a share of the Giants while also participating in NFL broadcasts through the ManningCast, potential conflicts of interest may arise. Yet, this hasn’t appeared to deter team owners before; they welcomed Brady into their ranks despite similar concerns. After all, how could they turn down a player who has shown time and again that he embodies the essence of cool?

Indeed, he has proven it—twice.