Vinod Khosla Set to Take Over the Seahawks

The NFL remains one of the most exclusive ownership clubs, and Vinod Khosla exemplifies that rarity. Khosla, already a limited partner with the San Francisco 49ers, is preparing to purchase the Seattle Seahawks while relinquishing his stake in San Francisco. Note: The transaction has not yet received league approval, so Jody Allen remains the franchise’s official owner at publication. The move highlights how a single investor can shift between two of the league’s storied franchises.

Khosla’s Dual Role

Khosla’s involvement with the 49ers gave him insider access to one of the NFL’s premier markets, but the Seahawks promise a new challenge. By shedding his 49ers interest, he becomes part of an elite group of owners who have managed multiple teams over their careers. The pending deal also underscores the rigorous vetting process the NFL imposes on any prospective owner. If approved, Khosla will join a cadre of investors who balance sports ownership with broader business portfolios.

Current NFL Owners Snapshot

• Michael Bidwell – Arizona Cardinals
• Arthur Blank – Atlanta Falcons
• Steve Bisciotti – Baltimore Ravens
• Terry and Kim Pegula – Buffalo Bills
• David Tepper – Carolina Panthers
• George McCaskey – Chicago Bears
• Mike Brown – Cincinnati Bengals
• Dee Haslam and Jimmy Haslem – Cleveland Browns
• Jerry Jones – Dallas Cowboys
• Greg Penner – Denver Broncos
• Sheila Ford Hamp – Detroit Lions
• Cal McNair – Houston Texans
• Carlie Irsay‑Gordon – Indianapolis Colts
• Shad Khan – Jacksonville Jaguars
• Stan Kroenke – Los Angeles Rams
• Stephen Ross – Miami Dolphins
• Zygi Wilf – Minnesota Vikings
• Robert Kraft – New England Patriots
• Gayle Benson – New Orleans Saints
• John Mara – New York Giants
• Woody Johnson – New York Jets
• Jeffrey Lurie – Philadelphia Eagles
• Art Rooney II – Pittsburgh Steelers
• Denise DeBartolo York and John York – San Francisco 49ers
• Jody Allen – Seattle Seahawks (pending transaction)
• Avram Glazer, Edward Glazer, Joel Glazer – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Amy Adams Strunk – Tennessee Titans
• Josh Harris – Washington Commanders
• Mark Davis – Las Vegas Raiders

This piece originally appeared on Bucs Wire and outlines the current ownership landscape of the NFL heading into the 2026 season.