Last year, billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was among the parties who were interested in potentially purchasing the Washington Commanders franchise. While that ultimately did not work out for him, it sounds like he might be preparing to try to purchase a different NFL franchise.
According to a report from Chris Katje of Benzinga, Jeff Bezos is selling off nearly $5 billion in Amazon shares, which he speculates could pave the way for him to try to purchase the Seattle Seahawks, especially given Bezos’ connection to the city.
“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. 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,” Katje wrote for Benzinga.
“While Bezos may have moved from Seattle to Florida, the Amazon founder will forever be linked to the Washington city and the Seahawks could lure him back to the city, at least on a part-time basis.”
Needless to say, this would be some pretty significant news, and it led to a lot of reactions on social media.
Could Jeff Bezos' latest move be setting the stage for a push to purchase the #Seahawks? https://t.co/QcrqtStVtc via @JonAlfano_News
— All Seahawks (@All_SeahawksFN) July 4, 2024
Is Jeff Bezos selling $5B in $AMZN Shares to Buy Seattle Seahawks? https://t.co/Gb8qDxtNr1
— Dave Briggs (@davebriggstv) July 3, 2024
Really do this Jeff Bezos is about to buy the Seahawks. He’s raised almost $15b this year for it imo
— jbulltard (@jbulltard1) July 3, 2024
Could Jeff Bezos Be Preparing To Purchase Seattle Seahawks⁉️🤔
Jeff Bezos is reportedly selling off $5 Billion in @Amazon shares, and he has been linked to the Seattle Seahawks before. https://t.co/sUBNKiuzwY
— THE CREATOR (@JOHNAVATARcom) July 4, 2024
We’ll have to see whether or not Bezos does decide to make a run at purchasing the Commanders.
[Benzinga]
