Abstract
This Essay will analyze the complexities surrounding the NFL and its policies and procedures regarding NFL franchises relocating to new cities. First, Section I of this Essay will dive into the evolution of the NFL Relocation Policy and how the rule has been legally challenged since its inception. Section II will delve into the history of NFL franchises that decided to relocate to other cities and the legal implications of those moves. Section III will analyze the most recent relocation and the legal implications from the city of St. Louis and the Los Angeles Rams legal battle. Lastly, Section IV will dive into the nuances of drafting a sports venue agreement and how these franchises can avoid having to defend themselves by crafting a strong “no relocation” clause.
Recommended Citation
Levey, Josh
(2022)
"No Relo, No Move: The Key to the NFL's Relocation Quandary,"
Florida Entertainment and Sports Law Review: Vol. 1:
Iss.
2, Article 5.
Available at:
https://scholarship.law.ufl.edu/feslr/vol1/iss2/5