Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook are among potential suitors for Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are officially on the market, with potential bidders including Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and former Apple CEO Tim Cook. The team is expected to sell for between $9 billion and $11 billion, which would set a new record for an NFL franchise. The sale follows pressure from the NFL for Jody Allen to honor her late brother Paul Allen's wishes to sell the team and donate proceeds to charity.
- ▪Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook are among the potential bidders for the Seattle Seahawks.
- ▪The Seahawks are expected to sell for between $9 billion and $11 billion, surpassing the current NFL record set by the Commanders' $6.05 billion sale in 2023.
- ▪Tim Cook's reported net worth of $2.9 billion likely limits him to a minority stake, while Zuckerberg could afford full ownership.
- ▪The NFL pressured Jody Allen to sell the team in accordance with her brother Paul Allen's wishes, leading to the team being listed in February 2026.
- ▪The Seahawks became Super Bowl champions during the 2025 season, adding prestige to the franchise ahead of the sale.
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