The Seattle Seahawks are seeing a change in leadership at the top, just months after winning Super Bowl 60. On July 11, the long-awaited sale of the franchise was announced for a whopping $9.6 billion to a group led by venture capitalist and San Francisco 49ers minority owner Vinod Khosla.
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A record sale price for an NFL team, Khosla’s deal now heads for a league vote before he can assume control of the franchise.
However, it didn’t take long for a wrench to be thrown into those plans.
The Seattle Times reports that a memo sent to NFL teams on Saturday indicated that Khosla won’t operate the team. Instead it will be his wife, Neeru Khosla, who will be the controlling owner. His son, Neal Khosla, will also have a significant role.
It’s now a family affair at the top when it comes to the defending Super Bowl champions. Here’s what we know about the people set to be in charge.
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The Seattle Seahawks celebrated its Super Bowl victory with confetti, Gatorade and the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots, 29-13, on Feb. 8, 2026.
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Seahawks celebrate Super Bowl victory. See the jubilation.
The Seattle Seahawks celebrated its Super Bowl victory with confetti, Gatorade and the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots, 29-13, on Feb. 8, 2026.
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Seahawks celebrate Super Bowl victory. See the jubilation.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
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Head coach Mike MacDonald of the Seattle Seahawks is doused with Gatorade by Patrick O’Connell #52 of the Seattle Seahawks after beating New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
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Seahawks celebrate Super Bowl victory. See the jubilation.
Seattle Seahawks’ owner Jody Allen holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026.
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Seahawks celebrate Super Bowl victory. See the jubilation.
Seattle Seahawks’ head coach Mike Macdonald holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026.
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Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium.
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Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and Sam Darnold celebrate after winning Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026.
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Seahawks celebrate Super Bowl victory. See the jubilation.
Sam Darnold #14 and Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13.
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Seahawks celebrate Super Bowl victory. See the jubilation.
Seattle Seahawks’ players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Feb. 8, 2026.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Jody Allen of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate after the Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13.
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Seahawks celebrate Super Bowl victory. See the jubilation.
Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback #14 Sam Darnold and Seattle Seahawks’ head coach Mike Macdonald celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Feb. 8, 2026.
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Seahawks celebrate Super Bowl victory. See the jubilation.
Fireworks explode over Levi’s Stadium as the Seattle Seahawks defeat the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, Feb. 8, 2026.
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Seahawks celebrate Super Bowl victory. See the jubilation.
Seattle Seahawks’ owner Jody Allen lifts the Vince Lombardi Trophy as she celebrates with head coach Mike Macdonald after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Feb. 8, 2026.
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Seahawks celebrate Super Bowl victory. See the jubilation.
Head coach Mike MacDonald of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
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John Schneider, General manager of the Seattle Seahawks, celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13.
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Seahawks celebrate Super Bowl victory. See the jubilation.
Confetti fills the stadium after the Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
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Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback #14 Sam Darnold celebrates his team’s victory over the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Feb. 8, 2026.
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Who is Neeru Khosla?
Neeru Khosla is the wife of Vinod Khosla. They have been married since 1980. She is set to become the controlling owner of the Seahawks and the co-founder and chair of the non-profit CK12 Foundation.
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According to the organization’s website, the goal of CK12 Foundation is, “advancing K-12 STEM education by leveraging the power of AI and open multi-modal content. CK-12 Foundation’s AI-powered Student Tutor, Teacher Assistant, and Open Content is removing the barrier of access and equity by providing the best content delivered by cutting-edge technology, free for all.”
Neeru’s passion for education stems from her upbringing in India, where her parents spent up to 70% of their incomes to educate their three children, according to Forbes. She moved to the United States at the age of 25 and trained as a molecular biologist at San Jose State University. She later worked briefly as a cancer researcher at Stanford Medical School.
Following a visit to a Harlem elementary school in 2005 – a visit she said was “heartbreaking” – Neeru went on to get a master’s degree in education at Stanford.
She launched CK12 Foundation in 2007.
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Who is Neal Khosla?
Neal Khosla is one of four children and the only son of Vinod and Neeru.
He is the CEO and founder of Curai Health, which is a an AI-powered virtual clinic and telehealth platform. Neal will also have a leadership role with the Seahawks when the sale is finalized.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Venture seekers want to steer new NFL seas with Seahawks
