Breaking: DeVante Parker, Maurice Jones-Drew join Motley Crue rock star in ownership of European pro football team
A to Z Sports has learned that former NFL playmakers Maurice Jones-Drew and DeVante Parker, rock star Vince Neil of Motley Crue, and a group of investors from Nashville, Tennessee have decided to buy a team in the European League of Football (EFL).The six-time Czech League of American Football champions, Prague Lions, recently decided to […]
A to Z Sports has learned that former NFL playmakers Maurice Jones-Drew and DeVante Parker, rock star Vince Neil of Motley Crue, and a group of investors from Nashville, Tennessee have decided to buy a team in the European League of Football (EFL).
The six-time Czech League of American Football champions, Prague Lions, recently decided to make a move to join the highest standard of American football in Europe. However, in order to make that leap, the team knew they would need proper funding to find success that would match expectations set by their franchise's illustrious history. That's where the star-studded investment group comes in.
Investing in the Prague Lions
Mason Parker, the new team president and general manager of the Prague Lions, teamed up with Vince Neil of Motley Crue, Maurice Jones-Drew (former Jaguars running back), DeVante Parker (recently retired NFL wide receiver), plus Nashville entrepreneurs Andy Moats, Tom Fox, and Will Lowery to step in and help the Prague Lions take the next steps in building a winning European League of Football franchise.
Motley Crue's Vince Neil shared his excitement and thoughts behind the investment with A to Z Sports recently by saying:
"I am so excited to be a part of the ownership group of the Prague Lions. Our band has been playing there for years and the city has always been so good to us so it made perfect sense to invest in that region as well as the sport of American football as it expands oversees!"
And DeVante Parker, fresh off his NFL retirement this spring, shared what an investment in the Lions will mean to him as he enters the next phase of his life and career in the world of football:
"Pumped to be part of the ownership group of the Prague Lions! As I move into this next phase of my career, its been fun to look at what new opportunities are out there, and being an owner of a team gives me the opportunity stay close to the game I’ve loved and played my entire life."
All of the investors are excited to see how the franchise develops as the newly revamped roster continues to grow together. The team just added Daniel Wright this offseason, a two-time national champion defensive back with Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide. They also signed star quarterback Kare Lyles, who recently played with Deion Sanders at Jackson State and in the German Football League in 2023.
The European League of Football
The third season of the ELF–the premier American football league in Europe–has already begun just a few short weeks ago with major legacy brands like the Barcelona Dragons, Berlin Thunder, and the defending champion Rhein Fire.
The league features several former NFL players and coaches who are looking to expand the growth of football in Europe. Hall of Fame offensive lineman Joe Thomas is a coach with the Munich Ravens. Jon Gruden is an advisor with the Milano Seamen. And former NFL edge defender Michael Sam is a coach with the Barcelona Dragons.
The Prague Lions were part of a league expansion last season to bring the total teams in the ELF to 17. The investment group and team management has since rebranded with a new logo, bought all brand new gear and uniforms, and have begun putting significant money towards the next few seasons so that the Prague Lions can not only compete, but win against the toughest opponents in the European League of Football.
The ELF regular season will continue through the end of August, with the playoffs and championship wrapping up in late September. We'll be back with more updates on the Prague Lions and the ELF here at A to Z Sports as more exciting football games unfold! Follow me (@FF_TravisM) and A to Z Sports (@AtoZSportsNFL) on X for all the latest football news!
