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New Seahawks owner raises eyebrows with response to relocation question

Seattle Seahawks fans probably won’t appreciate new team owner Vinod Khosla’s position on potentially relocating the team. Khosla, who purchased the Seahawks from Paul Allen’s estate in July for a record-breaking $9.612 billion, recently spoke to Axios’ Dan Primack about…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 1:54 AM
New Seahawks owner raises eyebrows with response to relocation question
Key Things to Know
  • New Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla refused to rule out a future relocation, stating he will 'never say never.'
  • Khosla stated he has 'no current plans' to change the team, coaching staff, leadership, or Lumen Field.
  • Khosla acquired the Seattle Seahawks from Paul Allen's estate in July for a record $9.612 billion.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New Seattle Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla declined to definitively rule out the possibility of relocating the franchise in the future. Speaking to Axios' Dan Primack, the billionaire stated he would "never say never" when asked about committing to keeping the team in Seattle long term, though he noted he has no current plans to change anything regarding the club's operations or Lumen Field.

Khosla purchased the Seahawks from Paul Allen's estate in July for a record-breaking $9.612 billion. His non-committal stance on relocation follows an earlier admission in August that he began as a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and continues to watch all their games.

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