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Seattle Seahawks Begin Sale Process in Major Test for NFL

A Seahawks sale could become the largest NFL deal ever, potentially topping the $6 billion Washington Commanders purchase in 2024.
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By Giles Turner and Randall Williams

February 18, 2026 at 6:22 PM UTC

Updated on

February 18, 2026 at 7:01 PM UTC

The Seattle Seahawks have begun the process to sell the team, in what is set to be the biggest ever deal for a National Football League franchise.

The Seahawks have retained investment bank Allen & Co. to manage the sale, according to an announcement Wednesday, and comes just weeks after the team’s triumph in Super Bowl LX.