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NFL owners recommend approval of Seahawks’ $9.6 billion sale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:46 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

NFL owners recommend approval of Seahawks’ $9.6 billion sale

Summary

NFL owners on the finance and ownership policy committees unanimously recommended the approval of the Seattle Seahawks’ sale for $9.612 billion from the Paul G. Allen estate to the Khosla family. The recommendation clears a significant procedural hurdle before the full ownership vote scheduled for August 26 in Atlanta. If approved by at least 24 of the 32 NFL owners, the transaction could finalize as early as September. The sale marks a potential shift in ownership for the Seahawks, who are coming off their second Super Bowl championship and have maintained key personnel in coaching and management. Paul Allen acquired the Seahawks in 1997 for $194 million, and his estate's decision to sell aligns with his directive to fund philanthropic efforts.

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Key Details

•NFL committees voted unanimously to endorse the sale.
•Full ownership vote on the sale is set for August 26.
•Transaction valued at $9.612 billion sets a potential record.
•Khosla family set to assume control amid a strong franchise performance.
•Paul Allen's estate managed the team since 2018 after his death.

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1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle Seahawks’ Record $9.6 Billion Sale Clears Major NFL Hurdle

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The Seattle Seahawks’ record-setting ownership sale is moving toward the finish line.NFL owners serving on the league’s finance committee and ownership policy committee voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend approval of the $9.612 billion sale from the Paul G. Allen estate to the Khosla family, Front Office Sports reporter Mark Maske reported Thursday.Maske reported that the […] The post Seattle Seahawks’ Record $9.6 Billion Sale Clears Major NFL Hurdle appeared first on HEAVY.
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