Seahawks sold to 49ers minority owner for record $9.6 billion
Summary
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family for $9.612 billion, the highest price ever paid for an NFL team. The deal follows the wishes of late owner Paul Allen and still needs approval by the NFL.Key Facts
- The Seahawks are sold to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla.
- The purchase price is $9.612 billion, a record for an NFL team.
- The sale requires approval from NFL owners, expected in August.
- The Khosla family must sell their stake in the San Francisco 49ers as part of the deal.
- Paul Allen owned the Seahawks since 1997 and helped keep the team in Seattle.
- The Seahawks won the Super Bowl in February 2024 by beating the New England Patriots.
- The Seahawks have a stadium lease at Lumen Field through 2032 with options to extend.
- After Paul Allen’s death, his sister Jody managed the team before the sale.
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