Vinod Khosla suggests Jody Allen raise the 12th Man Flag at Lumen Field

The Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots at Lumen Field on Wednesday to kick off the 2026 NFL season. This game marks the team's first appearance since winning Super Bowl LX, an event that will be commemorated by the raising of a championship banner. Vinod Khosla, beginning his tenure as the team's new owner, publicly suggested that Jody Allen should perform the ceremonial raising of the 12th Man Flag. Jody Allen previously raised the flag during the NFC Championship, continuing a tradition established by her late brother, Paul. This proposal is intended to serve as a ceremonial transition between ownership groups. The 12th Man Flag tradition typically features former players or local figures in the south end zone before kickoff.

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