The NFL fined the Seattle Seahawks ownership $5 million this season, and the reason is unusual.

The NFL has issued an official statement about whether or not the league fined the Seattle Seahawks $5 million.

The team will be making its fourth appearance in the NFL championship game.

When Paul Allen, longtime owner of the Seahawks, passed away in 2018, as per his estate plan, his sister, Jody Allen, assumed control of his assets. The Seahawks were expected to be sold, with proceeds going to charities designated by Paul.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has given his thoughts on the Seattle Seahawks franchise potentially being sold in the near future.

SportsLine's team of NFL experts have locked in their exact New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks score predictions for the Big Game

Many eyes are sure to be on Patriots quarterback Drake Maye on Monday night. Last week, Maye battled a shoulder injury and an illness and was listed as questionable on the initial Super Bowl injury report. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters he’s not worried about Maye’s throwing shoulder. Maye echoed that sentiment Monday.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald knows to avoid the same mistake that his predecessor made 11 years ago in the Super Bowl.