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Seattle Seahawks officially put up for sale

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Feb 18, 2026 3:11 PM ET

The Seattle Seahawks are officially on the market just over a week after their Super Bowl win.

The Seahawks shared a statement Wednesday revealing that the estate of Paul Allen has initiated the process of putting the team up for sale. According to the statement, the sale process is expected to go on throughout the offseason.

Estate of Paul G. Allen Begins Sale Process for Seattle Seahawks pic.twitter.com/Toj3CjClzP
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) February 18, 2026

There is no precedent for a Super Bowl winner to go on the market immediately after claiming a title, so it is safe to say the Seahawks should fetch a huge amount of money. The Washington Commanders currently hold the title of most expensive NFL franchise sale at $6.05 million, but the Seahawks are expected to cost significantly more than that.

Reports prior to the Super Bowl suggested this move was coming in keeping with Allen’s final wishes before his 2018 death. There were even claims that the NFL had fined the Seahawks organization $5 million last year for an improper ownership structure, though the league has denied this.

The Seahawks have been owned by Allen’s trust since 2018, with his sister Jody Allen serving as the executor. According to Allen’s wishes, the profits from the sale will be donated to charity.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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