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Seahawks Owner Vinod Khosla Leaves Door Open to Leaving Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks have a new owner, a Super Bowl title to defend, and one of the NFL’s most passionate fan bases behind them. But just weeks into Vinod Khosla’s ownership, one question about the franchise’s future has already started…

By Farheen Fathima · Essentially Sports

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 3:42 AM

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New Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla refused to promise that the franchise will stay in Seattle permanently.
Khosla stated he has no current plans to change the team, coaching staff, operations, or Lumen Field.
The Khosla family finalized a record $9.612 billion purchase of the Seahawks from the Estate of Paul G. Allen.

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New Seattle Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla declined to promise that the franchise will remain in Seattle indefinitely. Speaking to Axios, Khosla stated "I will never say never" regarding the team's long-term future, though he emphasized having no current plans to alter operations, coaching, or stadium arrangements.

The Khosla family completed a record $9.612 billion purchase of the franchise from the Estate of Paul G. Allen in September. Head coach Mike Macdonald and general manager John Schneider remain in charge of football operations, while Lumen Field's lease holds options running through 2062.

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