The Chicago Bears may not be having a lot of success on the football field as of late, but they are still thriving when it comes to raking in the cash.
According to a new valuation from Forbes Magazine, the Bears are now the NFL’s seventh-most valuable franchise, with their worth sitting at a cool $2.85 billion according to the magazine.
That is up $150 million from their $2.7 billion valuation in 2016, when they were the eighth-most valuable team in the league.
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and offensive guard Ali Marpet #74 warm up before the start of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers steps up to center during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Wide receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates in the end zone after his 13-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Jameis Winston during the first quarter of an NFL football game on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Head coach John Fox of the Chicago Bears looks on from the sidelines during the second quarter of an NFL football game on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Running back Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears carries the ball for several yards during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Wide receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hauls in a pass from quarterback Jameis Winston in front of strong safety Quintin Demps #21 of the Chicago Bears for a 17-yard gain during the first quarter of an NFL football game on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Mike Glennon #8 of the Chicago Bears controls the offense during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Running back Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears evades middle linebacker Kwon Alexander #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter of an NFL football game on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Mike Glennon #8 of the Chicago Bears passes during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Running back Jacquizz Rodgers #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes for a first down against defensive back Marcus Cooper #31 of the Chicago Bears during the second quarter of an NFL football game on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Outside linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers recovers a fumble by quarterback Mike Glennon #8 of the Chicago Bears during the second quarter of an NFL football game on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates following a 29-7 win over the Chicago Bears at an NFL football game on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Mike Glennon #8 of the Chicago Bears meet up on the field following the an NFL football game on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Running back Michael Burton #46 of the Chicago Bears looks on from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Mike Glennon #8 of the Chicago Bears wipes his eyes as he watches from the sidelines during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Mike Glennon #8 of the Chicago Bears looks on from sidelines during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
The Dallas Cowboys are still far and away the most valuable franchise in the NFL, and they remain the world’s most valuable team as they clock in at $4.8 billion. The New England Patriots ($3.7 billion), New York Giants ($3.3 billion), Washington ($3.1 billion) and the San Francisco 49’ers ($3.05 billion) round out the top five.
The Bears are still the most valuable sports franchise in Chicago, but they’ve got some serious competition for that title. Back in July, the Chicago Cubs’ valuation was estimated at $2.68 billion, as the defending world champions are beginning to parlay new features at Wrigley Field into serious coin.
