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Khosla family agrees to purchase defending Super Bowl champion Seattle for $9.612B, AP source says
By Steve Reed, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 11, 2026
· 3 min read
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla, in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday.The Khosla family entered into a formal agreement to purchase the defending Super Bowl champions for $9.612 billion, accord...
Key takeaway The Khosla family entered into a formal agreement to purchase the defending Super Bowl champions for $9.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family has a notable implication for San Antonio , given the new owners' existing stake in the San Francisco 49ers. As part of the deal, the Khosla family will be required to relinquish their ownership stake in the 49ers, which could potentially shift the balance of power in the NFL's western divisions. For San Antonio football fans, this development may be of particular interest, as the city's own NFL allegiances are often divided between the Cowboys, Texans, and other nearby teams, with some fans also following the 49ers due to their regional proximity. The Khosla family's decision to prioritize ownership of the Seahawks over the 49ers may have a ripple effect on fan loyalty and engagement in the region, making it worth watching how local fans respond to this change in ownership.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla, in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday.The Khosla family entered into a formal agreement to purchase the defending Super Bowl champions for $9.612 billion, accord...
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