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Seahawks Sale Could Delay Witherspoon Deal | Seattle Seahawks News
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- Jul 12, 2026
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Summary
The Seattle Seahawks are poised for a seismic ownership shift as venture capitalist Vinod Khosla reportedly agrees to a $9.6 billion deal with the Paul Allen Estate, pending NFL owner approval on August 26. This major transition could delay contract talks for star cornerback Devon Witherspoon, whose fifth-year option locks him through 2027—but everyone wants to secure his long-term future. Witherspoon, drafted just after Jaxon Smith-Njigba, is expected to land a lucrative extension worth over $30 million annually. The new ownership, led by Vinod and Neeru Khosla, must approve the deal, and securing it quickly—possibly right after the sale is finalized—would be a smart, symbolic win for the new regime and a crucial step in keeping Witherspoon in Seattle. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/53bda30f7d0f9204