Chairshot NFL News Report: Seahawks Sale Watch, Adam Schefter Extension & Vikings QB Battle

The NFL News Morning Report covers the Seahawks sale, Adam Schefter’s ESPN future, Vikings QB battle, Commanders moves, and Broncos expectations.

Welcome to The Chairshot NFL News Morning Report, bringing you the biggest NFL stories, media notes, transactions, and team updates from the past 24 hours. Today’s report starts with the Seattle Seahawks sale process, then moves through Adam Schefter’s reported ESPN extension, the Vikings’ quarterback competition, Washington adding Rasul Douglas, Denver’s massive sack goal, and training camp access around the league.

Two Groups Reportedly Emerge In Seahawks Sale Process

The Seattle Seahawks sale process appears to be moving forward, with Reuters relaying Front Office Sports’ report that two groups have emerged as leading candidates to buy the franchise. One group is led by Celtics minority owner Aditya Mittal and former Celtics governor Wyc Grousbeck, while the other is led by 49ers minority investor Vinod Khosla. The report also noted that one of the groups includes a former Seahawks player, though that person has not been identified.

This is the biggest NFL story of the day because it is not just about Seattle. The Seahawks could reportedly sell for somewhere in the $8 billion to $10 billion range, and possibly more, which would create another major benchmark for NFL franchise value. The Broncos sold for $4.65 billion in 2022, the Commanders sold for $6.05 billion in 2023, and the Seahawks may now push the market into another tier.

Adam Schefter Reportedly Closing In On Long-Term ESPN Extension

Adam Schefter appears close to staying with ESPN well into the next decade. The New York Post reported that Schefter and ESPN are closing in on a long-term contract extension expected to run several years into the 2030s, with Pro Football Talk also picking up the report. Schefter has been with ESPN since 2009 and remains one of the most visible insiders in NFL media.

For ESPN, this matters because NFL information is its own form of programming now. Breaking news, contract updates, injury reports, fantasy analysis, betting impact, podcasts, social clips, and studio hits all feed the machine. Keeping Schefter locked in while also having Ian Rapoport in the ESPN ecosystem gives the network a ridiculous amount of NFL insider power.

Vikings QB Competition Remains Open Between Kyler Murray And J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings quarterback battle remains one of the more interesting camp stories in the league. Kevin O’Connell told The Dan Patrick Show that he is “not really familiar with a closed competition” when discussing Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, adding that the goal is to elevate the quarterback room and create a daily push. O’Connell also praised Murray’s arrival, McCarthy’s spring, and Carson Wentz’s presence as the veteran in the room.

That does not mean the competition is truly even, but it does mean Minnesota is not ready to hand the public storyline to one quarterback before camp starts. For a Vikings team that won nine games last season despite instability under center, the quarterback decision will shape everything about how they are viewed heading into Week 1.

Commanders Sign Veteran Cornerback Rasul Douglas

The Washington Commanders officially signed veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas, adding experience to their secondary before training camp. Douglas has played in 135 career games with 93 starts, totaling 503 tackles, 21 interceptions, three interception-return touchdowns, and 92 pass deflections. He most recently played for the Miami Dolphins, where he started 13 games and recorded two interceptions with 62 tackles and 13 pass deflections.

This is not the flashiest move on the board, but it is exactly the kind of July addition that can matter once camp opens. Washington gets a veteran corner who has played meaningful snaps across several stops, while younger defensive backs now have one more experienced player forcing competition in the room.

Broncos’ Zach Allen Says Denver Expects To Break The Sack Record

Zach Allen is setting the bar high for the Denver Broncos defense. Pro Football Talk reported that Allen said the Broncos “fully expect” to break the NFL single-season sack record this year after finishing with 68 sacks last season, four shy of the 1984 Bears’ record of 72. Denver was on pace to challenge the record for much of last season before falling short late, and Allen credited the system and pass-rush group for creating the expectation that they can finish the job this time.

It is July, so every team sounds confident, but this one is at least grounded in recent production. The Broncos were already one of the league’s most disruptive pass-rushing teams, and now they are openly talking like the sack record is not just a dream, but an internal target.

Training Camp Access Opens Up For 49ers And Texans Fans

Training camp access continues to take shape around the league. The 49ers announced they will hold 11 open practices, with the first open session set for July 26 and the final open practice scheduled for August 16. The Texans will hold eight open practices, including one joint session with the Raiders, giving fans in two markets more chances to get an early look at their teams before the preseason fully takes over.

Transactions And Team Notes

• The Commanders signed CB Rasul Douglas.
• Washington also continues publishing its position-by-position training camp previews as camp approaches.
• The 49ers announced 11 open training camp practices.
• The Texans announced eight open training camp practices, including one with the Raiders.
• The Rams will give replica Super Bowl LXVI rings to fans attending their Week 6 game against the Cardinals.

Training Camp Watch

There are no NFL games to preview in this offseason window, so the watch list stays focused on camp movement. The biggest items to track next are whether the Seahawks sale process produces another update, whether ESPN and Schefter officially announce the reported extension, how Minnesota frames the Murray-McCarthy competition once camp begins, and whether Washington keeps adding defensive help after signing Douglas.