Wyc Grousbeck could be heading from the Boston Celtics ownership circle into the NFL, with a major international partner reportedly beside him.
The former Celtics control owner is reportedly teaming up with Aditya Mittal, a member of one of India’s wealthiest families and a key investor in the Celtics, to prepare a bid for the Seattle Seahawks.
The development adds another heavyweight name to what could become one of the most expensive sports franchise sales ever.
The Seahawks are not just any NFL team on the market. They are fresh off a Super Bowl win, which only makes the timing even more significant.
Wyc Grousbeck and Aditya Mittal prepare Seattle Seahawks bid
According to Sportico, Grousbeck and Mittal are preparing to enter the Seahawks sale process together.
“Aditya Mittal, a member of one of India’s richest families and an investor in the Boston Celtics, along with former Celtics control owner Wyc Grousbeck, are preparing a bid for the NFL champion Seattle Seahawks, according to multiple people familiar with the process.”
The partnership is notable because both men are already tied through the Celtics’ ownership structure, with Mittal investing heavily in the group that purchased the franchise and Grousbeck remaining involved during the transition period.
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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