Trending Now - Tisch Family to Pass Giants Ownership to Next Generation
WHO:
Steve Tisch, co-owner and chairman of the New York Giants
Jonathan Tisch, sibling of Steve Tisch and co-owner of the New York Giants
Laurie Tisch, sibling of Steve Tisch and co-owner of the New York Giants
Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner
Pam Bondi, Attorney General
Jeffrey Epstein, convicted sex offender
John Mara, president and CEO of the Mara family, co-owners of the Giants
Koch family, noncontrolling stakeholders in the Giants
WHAT:
The Tisch family has been involved in estate planning for 3-4 years, which includes the proposed transfer of their ownership stake in the Giants.
A source familiar with the matter stated, “This transaction is part of estate planning that has been going on for 3-4 years and has nothing to do with anything else. And everybody’s role remains same.”
The Tisch family has requested to transfer their entire remaining interests, totaling 23.1% of the New York Giants, to trusts for their children.
The memo states, “Following the transactions, the Sellers will no longer own any interest in the Club.”
The memo regarding the ownership transfer was dated March 11th, 2026.
The Koch family purchased a 10% stake in the Giants in 2025.
The Tisch family is requesting to transfer their remaining 23.1 percent share of the New York Giants into trusts for their children.
The memo states that following the transactions, the Tisches will no longer own any interest in the Giants.
Previous transfers to these trusts were completed in 2023 and 2024.
Tisch's correspondence with Epstein included discussions about women and was characterized by Tisch as a "brief association."
WHERE:
New York, home of the New York Giants
Arizona, location of the upcoming NFL league meetings
WHEN:
The memo regarding the ownership transfer was dated March 11th, 2026.
The emails between Tisch and Epstein were primarily from 2013, five years after Epstein was convicted of soliciting a minor for prostitution.
The memo regarding the ownership transfer was dated March 11th, 2026.
Emails between Tisch and Epstein were primarily from 2013.
Epstein was arrested on federal sex trafficking charges in 2019 and died on August 10th, 2019.
WHY:
The ownership transfer is part of normal succession planning for the Tisch family, as indicated in the memo.
The transfer of ownership stakes is part of normal succession planning for the Tisch family.
HOW:
The proposed transfers would complete a series of family estate planning transfers that were previously approved by the NFL's finance committee in 2023 and 2024.
The transfer is subject to approval by the NFL's finance committee, as stated in the memo.
The transfer is subject to approval by the NFL's finance committee.
(UPDATED March 12, 2026 09:08 UTC)
In a significant development, the Tisch family is moving forward with their estate planning, which includes a proposed transfer of their ownership stake in the Giants. A source close to the situation emphasized that this transaction, detailed in a memo dated March 11, 2026, is part of a long-term planning process that has been underway for three to four years and does not relate to any other issues, with everyone’s roles remaining unchanged. The proposed transfers are set to finalize a series of estate planning actions that received approval from the NFL's finance committee in 2023 and 2024.
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(UPDATED March 12, 2026 03:44 UTC)
In a significant move for the New York Giants, the Tisch family has requested to transfer their entire remaining 23.1% interest in the team to trusts for their children, with a memo indicating that they will no longer own any part of the club following this transaction. This ownership transfer, dated March 11, 2026, is part of the family's normal succession planning and will require approval from the NFL's finance committee. It's worth noting that the Koch family purchased a 10% stake in the Giants in 2025, adding to the team's evolving ownership landscape.
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(UPDATED March 12, 2026 01:31 UTC)
In a significant move, the Tisch family is requesting to transfer their remaining 23.1 percent share of the New York Giants into trusts for their children, which would leave them without any ownership interest in the team. This decision, outlined in a memo dated March 11, 2026, is part of the family's normal succession planning and follows previous transfers completed in 2023 and 2024, pending approval from the NFL's finance committee. Additionally, correspondence between Steve Tisch and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, primarily from 2013, has surfaced, with Tisch describing their connection as a "brief association."