The NFL is gearing up to change team ownership rules in what could be a massive win for Wall Street

• Team owners will meet at the annual league meeting in March to discuss private equity.
• The investment ownership model is favored in the NBA, MLB and NHL— but not in the NFL.
• Here is what this could mean for Wall Street, sports fans, and investors.

NFL ownership is unique compared to other major league sports. When you think of the NBA, the players spring to mind before the owners. But in the NFL, the face of the owner is often as familiar to fans as any of the players.