What happened: Paul Allen purchased the Seattle Seahawks in 1997 for $194 million. Almost three decades later, a group led by Vinod Khosla is buying the franchise for $9.612 billion, according to Adam Schefter.
Why it matters: The figure underscores how far NFL franchise values have climbed since Allen's era; the Khosla-led purchase already stands as the largest sale price in league history, topping the Commanders' 2023 deal.
By the numbers: $194 million (1997) to $9.612 billion (2026) is an increase of roughly 49.6 times over 29 years.
What to watch: NFL owners are set to vote on ratifying the sale at a special meeting Aug. 26.