Overview
- At his Super Bowl news conference, Roger Goodell called a Wall Street Journal report of a $5 million ownership fine against the Seahawks "not true."
- NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy previously told Pro Football Talk the team was not fined, echoing the league’s on‑the‑record denial to the Journal.
- The Paul G. Allen Trust said the team is not currently for sale while reiterating it will be sold at some point in accordance with Paul Allen’s wishes, as the Trail Blazers sale moves toward closing.
- ESPN reported the Seahawks are expected to be put up for sale after Super Bowl LX, a timeline the trust has not confirmed.
- Context around a possible transaction includes NFL rules requiring a single controlling owner, the expiration of a Washington state 10% proceeds clause, and valuations widely estimated around $7–8 billion, while media figures traded barbs over alleged leaks.