Will Packer knows a thing or two about spotting a good story. With films like “Ride Along,” “Think Like a Man,” and “Stomp the Yard,” he’s turned everyday moments into box-office gold, built characters we root for, and created cultural blueprints that stick. But when the call came offering a confidential shot at owning a piece of an NFL team — no details, no guarantees — this wasn’t a plot twist in a film. This was real life. And it didn’t come with a pitch deck or press release. It came with a non-disclosure agreement and the vaguest of possibilities. “I said, NFL? National Food League?” Packer joked. “Because I know the NFL doesn’t just let people in.” The terms? Mysterious. The team? Unknown. The risk? High. But Packer signed the NDA anyway. That moment — unflashy, uncertain, but undeniably bold — set off a chain of events that would lead him not just into the NFL ownership circle but into a growing movement to rewrite what power and equity look like in professional sports. Fast...

Warrick Dunn , former NFL running back and philanthropist, is known not only for his outstanding career in professional football but also for his work off the field. From his time in the NFL to his charitable initiatives, Dunn has made a lasting impact on both sports and the community. As fans continue to follow his journey, many wonder about Warrick Dunn’s net worth and how he has managed his wealth. Warrick Dunn’s Net Worth In 2024 As of 2024, Dunn’s estimated net worth is around $11 million. This wealth has been accumulated primarily through his successful NFL career, various business ventures, and his long-standing charitable work. Dunn’s financial success is a result of his hard work, strategic investments, and passion for giving back to the community. NFL Career Earnings Dunn enjoyed a highly successful 12-year career in the NFL , playing for both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons. During his time in the league, Dunn earned tens of millions in salary and...

Fearless Fund Co-Founder Ayana Parsons has parted from her leadership role at the venture capital firm. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Parsons reveals that she stepped down as chief operating officer of Fearless Fund, co-founded by Parsons and CEO Arian Simone, in April 2024. “I have stepped back from the operations of the fund, so I’m not in the day-to-day, I’m not running it,” Parsons said, per the outlet . “But what I can tell you as it relates to me, is I’m a problem solver. I’m a changemaker. And so, I am pulling together people to talk about innovative and creative ways that we can continue to drive change and do it in multiple areas.” While the move was amid Fearless Fund’s lawsuit, Parsons emphasizes that her departure wasn’t due to the legal battle. As previously reported by AFROTECH™, Edward Blum and his American Alliance for Equal Rights group sued the Atlanta, GA-based fund in August 2023 for “explicit racial exclusion” by establishing a grant program...

The Atlanta Falcons has welcomed four limited partners. According to a press release shared with AFROTECH™, Rosalind Brewer, Will Packer, Dominique Dawes, and Rashaun Williams are now a part of the NFL team’s ownership group. The additions come after the 32 NFL majority owners reached a final vote in Nashville, TN. Ahead of the approval, Brewer, Packer, Dawes, and Williams were vetted by the Atlanta Falcons, the league office, and the NFL’s Finance Committee, the press release discloses. For Brewer, in addition to being a limited partner, she will continue to serve as an associate board director for Falcons owner Arthur M. Blank’s Family Foundation. “ As I embrace the opportunity to become a limited partner of the Atlanta Falcons, I’m reminded that true leadership extends beyond boardrooms and onto the fields where dreams are forged and communities united,” Brewer shared in a statement. “ My journey has always been about people – their stories, aspirations and the communities we...

Myles Garrett is on a streak of seeking ownership outside of the National Football League (NFL).

Georgia artist Curtis Booth is the creative genius behind the innovative shoe design sported on Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, who also had quite the rookie season, eclipsing 1,000 yards and 68 receptions. Curtis Booth’s journey is an example of being in the right place at the right time. ESPN reports, the opportunity to design shoes for Kyle Pitts arose after Booth stumbled across a social media posting on Instagram by Falcon’s social media platform about the player’s area codes . Atlanta receiver Justin Hardy caught the attention of Booth because he recognized area code 252. After further research, he realized his friend was the sister of the athlete. Taking a leap of faith Booth contacted Hardy and pitched the idea to create his innovative cleats free of charge. However, if Hardy loved the work he hoped to gain his business. Luckily, Hardy did and the rest is history. Booth’s work has since spread and he has landed in the Falcons’ My Cause, My Cleats campaign and he...

Former New Orleans Saints’ vice president/assistant general manager for pro personnel, Terry Fontenot has officially joined the Atlanta Falcons as its newest general manager. The 40-year-old sports vet joins the Falcons’ organization after spending the last 18 years of his career with the Saints. According to Black Enterprise, this latest hiring makes Fontenot the team’s first Black general manager. It’s official! We have named Terry Fontenot our next general manager. https://t.co/HKRAGlaOJE — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 19, 2021 “Over the last 18 years I have been honored and blessed with the opportunity to learn and grow within a great organization,” Fontenot wrote in a prepared statement. “I don’t have the words to express my thanks and gratitude to the late Mr. [Tom] Benson, Mrs. Benson, Mickey Loomis, Dennis Lauscha, Coach [Sean] Payton, and the entire Saints family. Without their mentorship and guidance, I would not be in the position I am today, and we are...