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Vinod Khosla group agrees to buy Seahawks for $9.6 billion

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Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Vinod Khosla group agrees to buy Seahawks for $9.6 billion

Summary

An agreement has been reached for a group led by Vinod Khosla to purchase the Seattle Seahawks from the Paul G. Allen Estate for $9.6 billion. This sale marks the largest in NFL history, surpassing the previous record set by the Washington Commanders. The decision to sell follows Paul Allen's directive for his assets to be sold posthumously to support philanthropy. Khosla, who has previous NFL ties, will need to divest his minority stake in the San Francisco 49ers as part of completing the sale. Approval from NFL owners is the remaining requirement for the ownership transfer.

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•The sale price of $9.6 billion sets an NFL record.
•The Seahawks were previously owned by the late Paul G. Allen.
•Vinod Khosla has to divest his 49ers stake before completing the sale.
•The NFL requires a three-quarters approval from its owners for ownership changes.
•The sale supports philanthropic causes as outlined by the Allen Estate.

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