NFL Owners Unanimously Approve $9.6 Billion Seahawks Sale
The Khosla family’s deal was officially ratified Wednesday.
NFL team owners unanimously approved the $9.612 billion sale of the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, marking the league's highest sale price. The unanimous decision came at a special one-day meeting in Atlanta, following a recommendation from the NFL's finance and ownership policy committees. The deal, led by the family of venture capitalist Vinod Khosla, is expected to close next month.
Khosla’s wife Neeru and their son Neal will take on controlling ownership roles, while the Khosla family must divest their minority stake in the 49ers. The new ownership group, with a maximum of 25 investors, will hold a 30% stake each. The sale price represents a 59% increase from the previous record of $6.05 billion paid for the Commanders in 2023.
The Seahawks, led by coach Mike Macdonald, recently clinched their second Super Bowl title in February. The franchise, purchased by Paul Allen in 1997, is one of the NFL's most stable and successful teams, with a devoted fan base.
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