as time expired to help the Vikings clinch the division in a 20-19 victory. During the 2010 offseason, Longwell, a close friend of Brett Favre, became a sort of unofficial spokesman for Favre, as the media frequently questioned him on whether Favre would return to the Vikings or retire. When Longwell picked Favre up at the airport in Minnesota on August 17, 2010, TV station helicopters followed Longwell's SUV all the way to Vikings headquarters. Seattle Seahawks and retirement On January 8, 2013, Longwell was signed by the Seattle Seahawks after Steven Hauschka suffered a calf injury. On August 12, 2013, the Green Bay Packers announced that Longwell would retire as a Packer. Records Second leading scorer in Green Bay Packers history with 1054 points. Has the second-most field goals in Green Bay Packers history with 226. Kicked third-longest field goal in Green Bay Packers history (54 yards - tied with Chris Jacke and Dave Rayner) Second most points by a player who never made a pro bowl (1,687) (Mason Crosby - 1,806). Career regular season statistics Career high/best bolded Family Longwell is the cousin of 1992 and 1996 Olympic athlete Michael Orr. He is married to Sarah Longwell, and they have two children, Shaye and Reece. See also List of most consecutive starts and games played by National Football League players References External links Ryan Longwell at NFL.com 1974 births Living people Players of American football from Seattle Sportspeople from Bend, Oregon American football placekickers California Golden Bears football players San Francisco 49ers players Green Bay Packers players Minnesota Vikings players Seattle Seahawks players