The NFL on Wednesday approved Julia Koch and family to purchase a minority non-controlling interest in the New York Giants.

Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed the deal at the NFL's Fall meetings.

Reports indicate that Koch was approved to purchase 10% of the franchise, with the sale price not disclosed. In September, Bloomberg estimated the value of the Giants at $10 billion.

John Mara and family, along with Steve Tisch and family, remain the controlling owners of the franchise. Mara is the president and CEO, while Tisch is executive vice president and chairman of the board.

"On behalf of the entire Mara family, I would like to welcome Julia and her family to the New York Giants," Mara said. "It was clear during our discussions that Julia and her family understood the importance of t

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