NFL owners are set to vote on a proposed succession plan for the Las Vegas Raiders that would establish a clear pathway for a future transfer of control away from Mark Davis.

The framework, expected to be discussed at the league’s annual meeting in Phoenix, would grant Silver Lake co-CEO Egon Durban — already a minority Raiders stakeholder — the option to acquire a controlling interest in the franchise at a later date, subject to league approval.

The move does not indicate an imminent sale, however, and Davis is not actively looking to relinquish ownership, but the proposal would formalise a succession structure, ensuring continuity should he or his estate decide to sell in the future.

Owners are also expected to consider a separate transaction that would see Davis sell an additional minority stake — reported to be around seven percent — to Durban and fellow investor Michael Meldman.

That deal would value the Raiders at close to $10 billion, placing the franchise among the NFL’s most valuable organisations.

Davis has overseen a period of significant transition since inheriting the team in 2011, including the franchise’s relocation to Las Vegas and the gradual expansion of its ownership group — most notably the arrival of Tom Brady as a minority investor.

While the long-term structure of the organisation continues to evolve off the field, the Raiders have struggled for sustained success on it, recording just two winning seasons and no playoff victories during Davis’ tenure.

The proposed plan reflects the NFL’s preference for controlled ownership transitions and, if approved, would quietly lay the groundwork for one of the league’s most significant future power shifts.

The situation also unfolds against a broader backdrop of potential NFL ownership movement, with the Seattle Seahawks expected to be sold in the more immediate future following the death of owner Paul Allen. Control of the franchise currently sits with the Paul G. Allen Trust, which stated, in the wake of its Super Bowl LX triumph, that the team is available to purchase, positioning Seattle as another marquee asset that could test — and potentially reset — franchise valuations across the league.