Prior to that, he had an interest in purchasing the Washington Commanders after Dan Snyder decided to sell the franchise. Josh Harris led the group that bought the team for $6.05 billion.
Now, Bezos could finally acquire an NFL franchise. The Jets were listed at $6.5 billion in 2024, but Bezos never completed the purchase.
Ever since Paul Allen’s passing in 2018, rumors about Jeff Bezos potentially buying the Seattle Seahawks surfaced. The Seahawks are up for sale now, and the businessman became the favorite to acquire the team on Polymarket.
With a net worth of $224 billion, Bezos should have no problem purchasing the Seahawks. At the end of January, insider Jonathan Jones connected Bezos to a potential purchase.
Seattle just won Super Bowl 60. They are one of the healthiest franchises in the league, and whoever ends up taking over should have no problem continuing the solid work they have done under Jody Allen.
Jeff Bezos has wanted an NFL team for years. The Jets didn’t happen. The Commanders didn’t happen. But the Seahawks? They’re fresh off a Super Bowl win and ready for a new owner.
With $224 billion in the bank, Bezos can afford pretty much whatever he wants. And right now, it looks like he wants Seattle.