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NFLers Boost SpaceX Investments, Shrug Off Elon Musk's Politics


Published on 2025-04-08 11:20:30 - Sportico
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  • Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates has investments in real estate and private equity ventures, among others. But none are as explosive as his investment in SpaceX, an aerospace company founded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.

NFL players, including stars like Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Jones, have significantly increased their investments in SpaceX, undeterred by the controversies surrounding Elon Musk's political views and public statements. According to SEC filings, these athletes have collectively invested over $2 million in the aerospace company, with Mahomes and Jones each contributing $1 million. Despite Musk's polarizing comments on social media and his management of X (formerly Twitter), which have led to advertiser pullbacks and public criticism, the NFL players remain focused on SpaceX's potential for high returns, viewing their investments as a long-term play on the company's innovative space technology and future growth prospects.

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