Is Jeff Bezos Preparing To Purchase The Seattle Seahawks?

Jeff Bezos is reportedly sold off $5 billion in Amazon shares, and he has been linked to the Seattle Seahawks before. Let the rumors begin... 

The Seahawks ownership situation has been something to monitor for the last few years. Jody Allen, the sister of Paul Allen, got the team when Paul passed away in 2018. Jody ended up with both the NFL Seattle Seahawks and NBA Portland Trailblazers. There was one clause, she must sell the team at some point and donate the money to charity. 

According to Chris Katje of Benzinga, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is selling off nearly $5 billion in Amazon shares, which Katje speculates could pave the way for him purchasing the Seahawks.

"The Seahawks, who were valued at $5 billion by Forbes last year, are owned by the Paul G. Allen Trust. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen previously owned the team before his death in 2018," Katje writes. "The assets are expected to be sold in the coming years. Allen made instructions that the trust would be liquidated after his death with proceeds going to philanthropic efforts.

This is far from the first time Bezos, the second-wealthiest person in the world according to Forbes, has been linked to the Seahawks. The Washington Post reported his interest in buying the team as far back as 2019, and other owners reportedly want him to join the league.

So buckle up, it might be coming.