Seahawks Reportedly Heading for Post-Super Bowl Sale Amid NFC Title Run
Just nine days before they suit up for the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, the Seattle Seahawks are making headlines for more than their on-field dominance. According to multiple reports, the franchise is expected to be put up for sale shortly after the NFL’s biggest game, potentially ending years of speculation about the team’s long-term ownership.
The talk of a sale isn't exactly out of the blue. Ever since Paul G.
Allen passed away in 2018, questions have swirled around the future of the Seahawks. Allen, the Microsoft co-founder and longtime owner of the team, left behind a directive in his estate to eventually sell both the Seahawks and the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers, with proceeds going to charitable causes.
His sister, Jody Allen, has been overseeing both franchises as the executor of the trust.
Now, it appears that directive may soon be carried out-at least on the NFL side. According to reports, discussions about a potential sale have been active behind the scenes for at least the past week, involving NFL owners and league executives. One league executive reportedly believes the team could fetch between $7 billion and $8 billion, which would set a new high-water mark in NFL franchise valuations.
For context, Sportico currently values the Seahawks at $6.59 billion, ranking them 14th among NFL teams. That figure puts them comfortably ahead of the $6.05 billion price tag the Washington Commanders commanded in 2023. And if the Seahawks do sell in the reported range, it would represent a significant leap in franchise value in just a few short years.
Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers are already deep into their own transition. A $4 billion deal is reportedly in place for a group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon to acquire the NBA franchise, signaling that the Allen estate is indeed moving forward with Paul Allen’s posthumous wishes.
Still, the Seahawks aren’t officially on the market-at least not publicly. A spokesperson for the Paul G.
Allen Estate issued a statement saying, “We don't comment on rumors or speculation, and the team is not for sale. We've already said that will change at some point per Paul's wishes, but I have no news to share.
Our focus right now is winning the Super Bowl and completing the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers in the coming months.”
And what a season it’s been for Seattle. Under first-year head coach Mike Macdonald, the Seahawks have stormed through the NFC with a 14-3 regular season record, followed by playoff wins over division rivals San Francisco and Los Angeles. They’re now just one win away from hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.
Jody Allen, typically reserved when it comes to public appearances, was on hand at Lumen Field to celebrate the team’s NFC Championship win. In a rare live TV interview, she said, “I'm incredibly proud to be standing here today and accepting this on behalf of all the 12s here, all the 12s across the country and all the 12s across the globe.”
So while the Seahawks prepare for the Patriots and a shot at NFL immortality, there’s another storyline quietly unfolding in the background-one that could reshape the future of the franchise. Whether or not the sale becomes official in the coming weeks, one thing is clear: a new era in Seattle may be on the horizon, both on the field and in the front office.