Who is Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross?

STEPHEN Ross made a name for himself as a real estate developer and philanthropist.

Later on, he became the owner of the Miami Dolphins and has since been heavily involved in the operations of the team.

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Who is Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross?

Stephen Ross is a popular real estate developer, philanthropist, and sports team owner who was born on May 10, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan.

After graduating from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, he founded Related Companies, the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States, according to his biography.

In 2008, Ross bought the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League and has since managed as general partner of both the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium.

When Ross is not in the office, he can typically be found at home with his jewelry designer wife, Kara Ross.

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Was Stephen Ross suspended from the NFL?

On August 2, 2022, it was announced by ESPN's Adam Schefter that the Dolphins lost their 2023 first-round draft pick and 2024 third-round pick for "violating the integrity of the game."

Ross was also suspended through October 17, 2022, and fined $1.5million as a result of an independent investigation.

According to the NFL's report, the Dolphins violated the league's Anti-Tampering Policy three times between 2019 and 2022.

Those violations include talking with NFL legend Tom Brady over three seasons while he was still with the New England Patriots and talking to him again in 2021 while with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers about becoming a "limited partner" in the Dolphins franchise.

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The report also stated that the Dolphins had "impermissible communications" with Don Yee, the agent of former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton.

At this time, Ross has not commented on the fine or suspension.

The NFL's decision comes just one day after they suspended Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for six games following a slew of sexual misconduct allegations.

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What is Stephen Ross' net worth?

While Ross' $1.5million fine might seem like a lot to most, chances are the billionaire is not losing any sleep over the amount.

Due to his successful career, he has been able to amass an estimated fortune of $8.39billion, according to Bloomberg.

This estimate comes from the success of Related Companies as well as his investments in Equinox and the Miami Dolphins.