Potential bidders for the Seattle Seahawks include high-profile tech executives, notably Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook. The franchise has been on the market since February, following the passing of its former owner, Paul Allen, with estimates suggesting a sale price exceeding $7 billion.
Reports have surfaced indicating that at least four parties are considering offers for the team. However, sources close to both Zuckerberg and Cook have denied their interest in making a bid. Representatives for the involved parties, including Allen's estate, have not commented on this matter.
Allen, a co-founder of Microsoft, purchased the Seahawks in 1997 for around $200 million. Following his death in 2018, his estate has been actively divesting assets, which includes the ongoing sale of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.
As the Seahawks seek new ownership, other potential tech-savvy buyers could emerge, such as Steve Ballmer and Jeff Bezos, though Gates has previously stated he is not interested in acquiring the team.