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New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson has a detailed succession plan in place for her eventual departure, ensuring the Saints and the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans remain tied to the city. Benson, who inherited ownership after her husband Tom Benson’s passing in 2018, outlined her commitment to the New Orleans community. According to her plan, both franchises will be sold upon her passing, with the proceeds directed toward a multi-billion-dollar charitable foundation aimed at supporting local causes. Benson emphasized her belief in “giving back” as part of her legacy, stating that these teams are a gift meant to benefit others, particularly in New Orleans.

With the Saints’ lease on the Superdome set to expire in 2025, Benson and her team are already working on extensions to secure the franchise’s place in New Orleans for potentially several decades. Her succession plan is a reassurance to fans that both teams are intended to remain pillars of the local community and contribute to its welfare long-term.

This plan also addresses previous family conflicts regarding ownership. Benson, who has no heirs, has ensured that her succession plan aligns with her philanthropic vision rather than passing control to estranged relatives who previously contested her husband’s estate in court.