Do NFL teams that lose the Super Bowl receive championship rings?

Yes, NFL teams that lose the Super Bowl receive conference championship rings as mandated by the NFL's game operations manual.

How do players feel about receiving conference championship rings after losing the Super Bowl?

Player sentiment varies; some view them as participation trophies, while others appreciate them as reminders of their journey to the championship game.

Who designs the NFL championship rings for winning and losing teams?

Jason Arasheben, CEO of Jason of Beverly Hills, has designed championship rings for various NFL teams, including runner-up awards.

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Super Bowl Losers Get Rings: A Participation Trophy?

10 Feb

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Summary

NFL teams losing the Super Bowl receive conference championship rings.
Some players view these rings as participation trophies, not symbols of victory.
The design and sentimental value of runner-up rings vary greatly.

Super Bowl Losers Get Rings: A Participation Trophy?

Four months after Super Bowl LVII, Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Cam Jurgens questioned the purpose of receiving a conference championship ring after a loss. He viewed it as a "participation trophy that I had to pay taxes on," a reminder of failing to win the championship.

The NFL's game operations manual mandates awards for conference champions, typically a ring. However, many players are unaware of this tradition or dismiss its significance, contrasting with other sports that award silver medals or platters to runners-up.

Jason Arasheben, CEO of Jason of Beverly Hills, designs these rings and notes the delicate approach needed when contacting losing teams. He explained that some teams, especially those with a history of championships like the San Francisco 49ers, show less enthusiasm for runner-up rings.