BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The Walton Penner Ownership Group is officially in charge of the Broncos.
During a brief NFL owners’ meeting here Tuesday, the league voted to approve the world-record sports franchise price of $4.65 billion to the group led by Rob Walton, Greg Penner and Carrie Walton-Penner.
Commissioner Roger Goodell said the vote was unaminous.
“We’re just so excited to officially become a part of the Broncos. big, big day for us,” Rob Walton said during a brief press conference.
The sale ends the Bowlen family’s ownership tenure after 38 years.
The Broncos were put on the market Feb.