Andrew Brandt is the executive director of the Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law at Villanova University and a contributing writer at Sports Illustrated. He has written a "Business of Football" column for SI since 2013. Brandt also hosts a "The Business of Sports" podcast and publishes a weekly newsletter, "The Sunday Seven." After graduating from Stanford University and Georgetown Law School, he worked as a player-agent, representing NFL players such as Boomer Esiason, Matt Hasselbeck and Ricky Williams. In 1991, he became the first general manager of the World League's Barcelona Dragons. He later joined the Green Bay Packers, where he served as vice president and general counsel from 1999 to 2008, negotiating all player contracts and directing the team's football administration. He worked as a consultant with the Philadelphia Eagles and also has served as an NFL business analyst for ESPN.
Dak Prescott Won His Negotiation With the Cowboys Again
Big deals are not about how good a player is; they are about marketplace and timing. That’s why Jerry Jones had to pay up for his quarterback.
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Cowboys’ Deadline Deal With CeeDee Lamb Lives Up to Their Reputation
Now we’ll see what happens with QB Dak Prescott and head coach Mike McCarthy. Plus predicting what happens with receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Brandon Aiyuk.
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NFL Perseveres Through Sunday Ticket Storm
There are numerous examples of how the league seems to be able to weather any threat or setback in its march toward unseen heights in popularity and prosperity.
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Packers’ Jordan Love, Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Capitalize on Timing and Marketplace
Examining the determining factors in each negotiation and judging the strengths and weaknesses of each contract for the players and the teams.
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NFL Is Late to the Party Finally Accepting Private Equity
Roger Goodell signaled a big change could be on the way for team ownership, but other pro sports leagues have already normalized the trend.
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NFL Loses Sunday Ticket Ruling, But Case Is Far From Over
Explaining what Thursday’s ruling means before the appeals process plays out.
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Understanding NFL Contracts and Why Trevor Lawrence’s Isn’t a Record
Class is in session as our resident professor breaks down recent quarterback and wide receiver deals. Plus, thoughts on the Packers’ choice to be their next president.
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The NFL Treats Elite Wide Receivers Very Differently From Top Running Backs
Teams used to operate as if they could find great receivers anywhere, but the best in the league are seeing their pay explode. Plus, thoughts on the proposed offseason changes and a recent Commanders hire.
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