The Top 10 Most Valuable NFL Teams

Some of the top teams will shock you.

Cowboys, Tyron Smith Agree to $98 Million Extension - The Dallas Cowboys just sewed up long term protection for Tony Romo, and whoever plays quarterback thereafter, by signing left tackle Tyron Smith to an eight-year, $98 million deal on Wednesday. The Pro Bowl Smith, 23, was entering the final year of his contract. (Photo: Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

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The Top 10 Most Valuable NFL Teams - Forbes released its most valuable NFL teams list. Some of the teams who ranked at the top of the list will shock you. Take a look. — Dominique Zonyéé Dallas CowboysTeam value: $2,300 million Revenue 2012: $539 million Operating income 2012: $250.7 million(Photo: Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

New England Patriots - Team value: $1,800 million Revenue 2012: $408 million Operating income 2012: $139.2 million(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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New England Patriots - Team value: $1,800 million Revenue 2012: $408 million Operating income 2012: $139.2 million(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Washington Redskins - Team value: $1,700 million Revenue 2012: $381 million Operating income 2012: $ 104.3 million(Photo: Nick Wass/AP Photo, File)

New York Giants - Team value: $1,550 million Revenue 2012: $338 million Operating income 2012: $64.4 million(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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New York Giants - Team value: $1,550 million Revenue 2012: $338 million Operating income 2012: $64.4 million(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Houston Texans - Team value: $1,450 million Revenue 2012: $320 million Operating income 2012: $81.5 million(Photo: Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

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New York Jets - Team value: $1,380 million Revenue 2012: $321 million Operating income 2012: $52.8 million (Photo: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

LeSean McCoy Accused of Party Bus Assault - Philadelphia Eagles star LeSean McCoy is denying he assaulted a woman on a party bus last December after she protested being sprayed with water. The woman has filed a civil lawsuit against the running back, although no criminal charges are pending. (Photo: Rich Schultz /Getty Images)

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Philadelphia Eagles - Team value: $1,314 million Revenue 2012: $306 million Operating income 2012: $47.8 million(Photo: Rich Schultz /Getty Images)

Chicago Bears - Team value: $1,252 million Revenue 2012: $298 million Operating income 2012: $63.2 million(Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Chicago Bears - Team value: $1,252 million Revenue 2012: $298 million Operating income 2012: $63.2 million(Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Baltimore Ravens - Team value: $1,227 million Revenue: $292 million Operating income 2012: $48.3 million(Photo: Jonathan Daniel  /Allsport)

San Francisco 49ers - Team value: $1,224 million Revenue 2012: $255 million Operating income 2012: $10.2 million (Photo:Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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San Francisco 49ers - Team value: $1,224 million Revenue 2012: $255 million Operating income 2012: $10.2 million (Photo:Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)