Jeff Bezos reportedly uninterested as Seattle Seahawks hit market with $7–$10 billion price tag

After years of “will they, won’t they,” the Estate of Paul G. Allen officially announced on February 18, 2026, that the Seattle Seahawks are on the market. This isn’t a surprise move, when Paul Allen passed away in 2018, his will explicitly stated that his sports teams (including the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers) must be sold, with the profits going toward his massive philanthropic projects.

The timing couldn’t be better for the estate. The announcement came just ten days after the Seahawks won Super Bowl LX, beating the New England Patriots 29–13. Since the team is currently at the top of the world, its value has skyrocketed. Experts believe the final price tag could land between $7 billion and $10 billion, which would easily break the record for the most expensive sports team ever sold.

For years, everyone assumed Jeff Bezos would be the one to sign the check.

He has deep roots in Seattle, and he’s one of the few people on Earth who can afford an $8 billion purchase without blinking.

However, the latest reports have confirmed that Bezos has ruled himself out. According to Dylan Byers, he is “uninterested” in pursuing the Seahawks at this time. There are a few theories as to why:

Amazon holds the exclusive rights to

, which creates a potential conflict of interest if its founder owns a team.

Bezos recently moved his primary residence to Miami, signaling that he might be distancing himself from his Seattle-centric business ventures.

Some believe he is holding out for a different team or is simply focusing on his space and yachting projects.

This isn’t a case of the family wanting out of the business, it’s actually a legal requirement. When Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen passed away in 2018, his will stated that his professional sports teams including the Seahawks and the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers must eventually be sold.

The money from these sales will go for philanthropic causes. While his sister, Jody Allen, has been running the team for the last few years, the “Super Bowl bump” provided the perfect window to fulfill her brother’s wishes.

Now that the biggest name is off the board, the search is on for a billionaire who can meet the NFL’s strict ownership rules. Names like Steve Ballmer (who already owns the Clippers) or Larry Ellison are often mentioned, but the NFL requires a single “control owner” to hold at least a 30% stake.

The sale is expected to last throughout the 2026 offseason. Until then, the Seahawks remain the reigning champions, waiting to see who will lead them into their next era.