The 49ers are seeking NFL approval to move CEO Jed York into the primary owner role that has been held the past 24 years by his mother, Denise DeBartolo York.
San Francisco 49ers owner and co-chair Denise DeBartolo York walks on the field after their NFC Championship Game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Detroit Lions 34-31. Jed York is on the verge of succeeding his mother as the 49ers’ primary owner, a title change that isn’t surprising after his past 13 years as CEO and face of the ownership group.
Fellow NFL owners are expected to vote on that switch today in Orlando, Florida, site of the league’s annual owners’ meeting, according to Sports Business Journal’s Ben Fischer, who was first to report that York had bought some of his mother’s equity in the franchise. “Our team speaks for itself,” Jed York said on Feb. 1, after the 49ers clinched their Super Bowl LVIII berth. “When you hear from me, it’s generally not good. It’s during a coaching change. It’s during an off-field incident that needs ownership commenting. My goal is to build an organization that speaks for itself. We have two great leaders in this organization. We have unbelievable people all around. I would much rather have this organization speak for itself than have me speak for it.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy celebrates while holding The George Halas trophy after winning the NFC Championship Game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Detroit Lions 34-31. is the oldest of his three siblings. Twin sisters Jenna and Mara lead the 49ers Foundation charity wing. Jed’s younger brother, Tony, passed away in 2018 at age 35. Jed York and his wife, Danielle, have two sons, Jaxon and Brixton.
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