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Seahawks’ record $9.6 billion sale clears major NFL hurdle, owners vote next week

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, center left, stands with linebacker Uchenna Nwosu as he holds the Lombardi Trophy during the team s NFL football Super Bowl 60 celebration.

Image from article: Seahawks’ record $9.6 billion sale clears major NFL hurdle, owners vote next week — Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, center left, stands with linebacker Uchenna Nwosu as he holds the Lombardi Trophy during the team's NFL football Super Bowl 60 celebration at Lumen Field, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) Stephen Brashear

The proposed $9.6 billion sale of the Seattle Seahawks has cleared a key hurdle and is now one step closer to becoming the most expensive franchise sale in NFL history.

NFL Finance and Ownership Policy Committees voted unanimously this week to recommend approval of the sale, as first reported by

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