Seahawks Fans Worry About Team Sale and Relocation

KIRO radio hosts discuss potential buyers and fears of the team leaving Seattle

Feb. 22, 2026 at 2:52pm

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As the Paul Allen Estate prepares to sell the Seattle Seahawks, many fans are concerned about the possibility of the team being relocated by a new owner. KIRO radio hosts Ursula Reutin and Spike O'Neill discussed the potential sale and relocation fears, including the possibility of former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer purchasing the team.

Why it matters

The Seahawks are a beloved institution in the Pacific Northwest, with a large and passionate fan base. Any potential sale or relocation of the team would be deeply felt by the local community and could have significant economic and cultural impacts on the region.

The details

Ursula and Spike highlighted the challenges of moving the Seahawks, noting the team's large fan base and the lucrative regional TV deal that covers the team. They expressed hope that a local billionaire like Steve Ballmer could purchase the team and keep it in Seattle. However, Ballmer's wife previously indicated that he was not interested in buying the Seahawks, preferring to focus on his ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers.

  • The Paul Allen Estate is currently in the process of selling the Seahawks.

The players

Jody Allen

The current owner of the Seattle Seahawks, who is overseeing the sale of the team.

Steve Ballmer

The former Microsoft CEO and current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, who has been mentioned as a potential buyer for the Seahawks.

Ursula Reutin

A host on KIRO radio, who discussed the potential Seahawks sale and relocation fears.

Spike O'Neill

A host on KIRO radio, who discussed the potential Seahawks sale and relocation fears.

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What they’re saying

“There are 68,000 reasons the Seahawks are not leaving Seattle, and most of them are sitting at the stadium on Sunday.”

— Spike O'Neill, KIRO radio host (KIRO)

“There's a lot of what if. Who is going to buy the team, and what's going to happen? Can they move the team?”

— Ursula Reutin, KIRO radio host (KIRO)

“Then sell the damn Clippers and come home. He bought the Clippers because the NBA expansion didn't happen in a timely enough manner for him. Steve, this is your home. Everybody who goes to LA leaves LA. I would love to have Mr. Ballmer as an owner; he's a quality owner.”

— Spike O'Neill, KIRO radio host (KIRO)

What’s next

The Paul Allen Estate will continue the process of selling the Seahawks, with speculation around potential buyers like Steve Ballmer. Fans will closely watch the sale and any indications about the team's future location.

The takeaway

The potential sale of the Seattle Seahawks has sparked concerns among the team's passionate fan base about the possibility of the team being relocated. However, the hosts of 'The Gee and Ursula Show' on KIRO radio highlighted the challenges of moving the team, given its large regional following and lucrative TV deal, suggesting that a local billionaire like Steve Ballmer could be an ideal buyer to keep the Seahawks in Seattle.