In recent years, there has been a lot of speculation about which NFL team might be considering a move to London. While nothing has been confirmed yet, there are a few teams that have been rumored to be in talks about potentially relocating across the pond. Let’s take a closer look at some of the possibilities.
The Jacksonville Jaguars
One team that has been discussed quite a bit is the Jacksonville Jaguars. This makes sense, as they have already played a few games in London over the past few years and have an owner in Shad Khan who is based in the UK. Khan has even gone so far as to say that he believes having an NFL team in London could be “the next big thing” for the league.
Pros
- Already has experience playing games in London
- Owner is based in the UK and seems interested in making it happen
- Jaguars are not one of the league’s most popular teams and may benefit from increased exposure
Cons
- Jacksonville is not currently one of the league’s struggling teams and may not need to move for financial reasons
- Moving to London would present logistical challenges, including travel time and scheduling issues
- There may be concerns about losing fans in Jacksonville if the team were to move overseas
The Los Angeles Chargers
Another team that has been mentioned as a potential candidate for relocation is the Los Angeles Chargers. While they only recently moved from San Diego to LA, their lack of success in terms of attendance and fan support could make them more willing to consider a move across the Atlantic.
- Have struggled to gain a foothold in Los Angeles and may benefit from a change of scenery
- Could potentially tap into the UK market and gain new fans
- Their existing division rivals (such as the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos) are located far away, so travel distance would not be a huge issue
- Just moved to LA, so another move could be seen as a sign of instability
- Moving across the Atlantic would present significant logistical challenges for players, coaches, and staff
- The Chargers have a small but dedicated fanbase in San Diego that may not take kindly to the team moving again so soon
Other Possibilities
While the Jaguars and Chargers are two of the most commonly mentioned teams when it comes to relocation, there are a few other possibilities that have been discussed. For example, the Oakland Raiders (who recently moved to Las Vegas) could potentially be looking for another new home if their move to Sin City doesn’t work out financially. The Carolina Panthers are also reportedly up for sale, which could open up the possibility of them being moved to London by a new owner.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there is no clear answer yet when it comes to which NFL team might be considering a move across the pond. However, there are several possibilities that make sense from both a financial and logistical perspective. It will be interesting to see how things develop over the coming years and whether we end up with an NFL team based in London in the not-too-distant future.