Wyc Grousbeck is reportedly partnering with Indian steel giant to purchase the Seattle Seahawks

If their bid succeeds, Mittal would likely serve as the controlling owner, while Grousbeck is expected to be the more visible operating figure around the team.

Why the Seattle Seahawks sale could become a record-breaking NFL deal

The Seahawks sale has drawn major interest because of the franchise’s timing, value, and profile.

The team was officially put up for sale by the Paul Allen estate after its Super Bowl LX victory, with Jody Allen overseeing the process as executor.

Sportico values the Seahawks at roughly $6.59 billion, but the final sale price could climb much higher, with estimates ranging from $8 billion to $11 billion if multiple billionaire groups push the bidding upward.

That is where Mittal’s involvement becomes especially important. As CEO of ArcelorMittal and part of one of India’s richest business families, he brings the type of financial strength needed for a modern NFL purchase.

Grousbeck brings a different element to the bid. His track record with the Celtics gives the group a proven sports operator, which matters in a league where ownership is judged not only by money but also by stability and day-to-day leadership.

For now, Grousbeck and Mittal have emerged as one of the most intriguing pairings in the process, and if they land the Seahawks, it would mark a major crossover from NBA ownership into one of the NFL’s most valuable franchises.

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