Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald acknowledged the week will feel different, emphasizing the intent behind daily work. “The days will look a little bit different,” he said, adding that the team will “stay focused on the things that we can control” and pursue one clear goal.
Macdonald stressed trust in his players as they chase a Super Bowl title, saying, “Our guys will be great. They know that we got one goal in mind. Let’s go make it happen.” The emphasis remains squarely on performance and execution for the matchup with the Patriots.
Ownership speculation centers on a potential sale after Super Bowl LX, with reports suggesting the sale could target a record price in the range of $7 billion. The chatter has intensified amid signs of interest and strategic discussions at both ownership and league levels.
The team’s ownership history adds context: since Paul G. Allen’s death in 2018, Jody Allen has controlled the Seahawks and the Trail Blazers, operating under a directive to eventually sell and donate proceeds. Sale discussions reportedly have been ongoing for at least the past week.
There are conflicting signals on penalties tied to governance, as The Wall Street Journal reported a $5 million NFL fine for delaying sale, while the league denied that the team was fined. A Vulcan spokesman declined to comment on the fine, and emphasized the current focus on winning the Super Bowl.
If a sale materializes, it could reset NFL records, with estimates placing a price around $7 billion. Paul G. Allen’s estate has said the team is not for sale at this moment, noting that a sale would come on Paul’s wishes in the future, while the Trail Blazers were sold for more than $4 billion. For now, the Seahawks’ priority remains the game itself.
