NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family

NFL owners unanimously approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, led by Vinod Khosla, on Wednesday. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised the Khosla family's "great timing" in acquiring the championship team that recently won its second Super Bowl. The $9.612 billion deal was finalized after being approved at a special meeting in Atlanta.

Vinod Khosla expressed gratitude to the late team owner Paul Allen's sister, Jody Allen, and the Allen Trust for their trust in the franchise. He also acknowledged the Allen family's connection to the Seattle community. The Khosla family will relinquish their ownership stake in the San Francisco 49ers as part of the deal. Vinod Khosla, originally a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, developed a deep passion for football over the years, particularly after his son Neal's interest.