Pre-Snap Reads: Sale of Seahawks to Khosla family all but finalized

The Seattle Seahawks sale is described as nearly finalized following the agreement reached by the Paul Allen Trust, led by Jodi Allen, to transfer the franchise to a group tied to the Khosla family. The transaction, subject to owner approval, is reported as an NFL record of $9.6 billion, with the Khosla family expected to become the team’s controlling owner. The article also notes that Vinod Khosla is part of the ownership group and references that the same interests hold a roughly 3% share in the San Francisco 49ers, which would later be sold under NFL bylaws. It points to multiple sources discussing what happens next, including Seattle Sports and The Seattle Times, and situates the timing around the start of training camp. The piece emphasizes that new ownership would take over responsibilities as training camp approaches.