Khosla ownership group invites unsuccessful bidders to join Seahawks purchase

The ownership group led by the family of Vinod Khosla is finalizing the acquisition of the Seattle Seahawks from the Paul G. Allen estate for $9.612 billion. Following a unanimous vote by NFL owners last week to ratify the purchase, the transition is expected to close soon. The incoming group has extended invitations to members of a rival bidding team led by Aditya Mittal and Wyc Grousbeck to join the investment stake. It remains unclear which, if any, investors from the runner-up group have accepted the offer. Neeru Khosla will serve as the controlling owner under the new structure. Vinod Khosla currently holds a minority stake in the 49ers that requires divestment under league rules, though he is not mandated to sell before the Seahawks deal concludes. The Seahawks are scheduled to open the NFL season against the Patriots on September 9 at Lumen Field.

• 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Runners-Up Offered Seahawks Stake After Losing Out on Team