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Vinod Khosla becomes new Seahawks owner in record NFL sale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 10:48 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Vinod Khosla becomes new Seahawks owner in record NFL sale

Summary

Vinod Khosla has acquired the Seattle Seahawks from the Allen family for a record $9.6 billion. Khosla, a billionaire businessman and co-founder of Sun Microsystems, previously held a limited role with the San Francisco 49ers. He is expected to take on a significant leadership role with the team. This sale follows the team's legacy under the late Paul Allen.

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By the Numbers

•Khosla is now the control owner of the Seahawks.
•The sale amount is reported at $9.6 billion.
•Khosla's net worth is approximately $15.6 billion.
•He has a background as the co-founder of Sun Microsystems.
•The Seahawks were previously owned by the Allen family.

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What they're saying

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The Seattle Seahawks will soon be owned by a venture capitalist who is currently a minority owner of the 49ers. The deal must be approved by NFL owners.
— Yahoo Sports