This week’s end of the NFL’s annual meetings marks the beginning of a new phase in the offseason. For the Seahawks and the other 31 clubs, the focus moves to the draft, which takes place April 24-26 in Green Bay, and the start of offseason programs that follow. Before we bid goodbye to league meetings for good, here are four thoughts and

Allen’s decision to sell the Seahawks does not appear to be imminent. In May, a stipulation in the rules of the 1997 referendum that funded the construction of Lumen Field that required Allen to give up 10% if the team was sold to the state of Washington would be removed. It was often reported as 2024, however a source confirmed that 2025 is the correct date. Despite widespread speculation since Paul Allen’s death in October 2018 that Jody Allen will sell the team, there has been no sign that she has considered it – or will consider it soon.

Few businesses are as consistently successful as an NFL club, whose value grows significantly each season. Forbes estimated that the Seahawks would be valued $5.45 billion in August 2024, ranking them 15th among NFL teams. That’s a remarkable increase from the $194 million Paul Allen paid for the team in 1997, a 9% gain over the previous year, and part of a 13% overall annual increase, according to Forbes.

Draft picks offer versatility. It may seem clear that having a large number of picks provides a club with more alternatives in the draft. But it’s one worth repeating, especially because the Seahawks own five of the top 92 picks. According to OverTheCap.com, the Seahawks have the sixth-most draft capital, which climbed significantly with the additions of second- and third-round picks from the Metcalf and Smith trades. That means the Seahawks have enough inventory to try to move up from 18 if necessary, or to make a trade if they find a player they like available as the draft progresses.