Jon Ryan re-signs with Seahawks for 4 years

Boom! The Seahawks have inked another one of their key free agents, re-signing punter Jon Ryan. Ryan is now the longest-tenured Seahawk player.

Found out this morning that I will have the honor of playing in front of the greatest fans in the world for 4 more years. #12's @Seahawks

— Jon Ryan (@JonRyan9) March 11, 2016

Ryan has long been a dependable punter for the Seahawks and the small things he does -- including holding on field goals -- are very important to the team. He's also been used several times in trick plays effectively, including fake punts and field goals, including a huge fake field goal touchdown pass to Garry Gilliam in the 2014 NFC Championship Game.

He then discount double-checked the Packer sideline, solidifying himself in Seahawk lore for eternity.

Jon Ryan double-discount checks the Packer sideline #LikeABawse https://t.co/XaXhUkTlz6

— Danny Kelly (@FieldGulls) January 21, 2015

Bottom line, he's a strong punter with a big, accurate leg, and Seattle obviously felt that continuity at the position was important.

The deal is worth $10 million over four years, with a $2.4 million signing bonus. His $2.5 million APY would put him at 12th among punters.

Ryan has long been a fan favorite for his outgoing and funny personality.

Jon Ryan on what #Seahawks fans have meant to him during his eight seasons in Seattle: pic.twitter.com/A6WD2UnPbe

— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) February 11, 2016