Ballmer, Seahawks, & Smith-Njigba: A Potential Sale Connection?

On March 10th, the Seattle Seahawks are up for sale, and a recent photo of star-wide receiver Jackson Smith in Jigba with billionaire Steve Balmer has.

Sparked buzz about who might buy the team.

The Seahawks expect to extend Smith and Jigba's contract soon, but fans wonder if Balmer, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, could end up signing those, Jacks.

This all stems from the late Paul Allen's wishes before his death in 2017.

After the team's Super Bowl 60 win in February, the sale process kicked off with no set timeline or buyer named yet.

Balmer knows the Pacific Northwest from his Microsoft days, and his net worth sits at $130 billion.

The Seahawks could fetch under $10 billion, which is loose change for someone like him.

The Clippers posted the photo on March 10th, 2026, showing Smith and Jigba next to Balmer at their home arena.

It might just be a casual game visit, but the timing has everyone talking about a possible connection to the sale.

Balmer has a strong reputation for treating players and staff well, much like the current ownership.

While it's probably coincidence, the team's next owner remains a mystery, with plenty of eyes watching developments ahead.