NFL owners unanimously approve Khosla family's Seahawks purchase

The $9.612 billion deal sets an NFL sales record.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read

The Khosla family was approved as new owners of the @Seahawks by a unanimous vote, as you'd expect, at the special meeti Via @AlbertBreer on X

What happened: The vote took place Wednesday at a special owners meeting in Atlanta. The transaction transfers control from the Paul G. Allen estate nearly three decades after Paul Allen bought the club.

Why it matters: The record price raises the benchmark for the next NFL franchise sale. New ownership inherits the defending champion Seattle Seahawks heading into the 2026 season.

By the numbers: Paul Allen bought the franchise for $194 million in 1997. The sale price is about 49.5 times that figure, an increase of $9.418 billion.

What to watch: The next test is how quickly the Khosla family outlines its leadership structure and football priorities.

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@AlbertBreer 2026-08-27T04:46:59.277511+00:00

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