Goodell: Report of $5M fine for Seahawks untrue

Brady HendersonFeb 2, 2026, 08:30 PM ET

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday denied a report in the Wall Street Journal that the Seattle Seahawks were fined $5 million due to their ownership structure not being in compliance with league bylaws.

Speaking at his annual pre-Super Bowl news conference, Goodell called the report of the fine “not true.”

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