What happened: The unanimous vote came at a special league meeting in Atlanta, one week after the finance and ownership policy committees recommended approval. The transaction still requires formal closing.
Why it matters: The deal transfers control from the Paul G. Allen estate after nearly three decades of family ownership. The $9.612 billion price sets an NFL franchise-sale record for the Seattle Seahawks.
By the numbers: The valuation is about 49.5 times the $194 million Paul Allen paid for the franchise in 1997.
What to watch: The sale is expected to close in the near future. Attention then turns to the incoming ownership group's leadership structure and first organizational decisions.