After two seasons in Green Bay to begin his NFL career, Ryan established himself as one the best punters in Seahawks history over the course of his decade long tenure in Seattle. Ryan set numerous franchise records including number of punts (770) and number of punts downed inside the 20 (276). Despite being a punter, Ryan completed one of the most notable passes in franchise history which helped spark a comeback from a two-possession deficit in the 2014 NFC Championship vs. the Packers. His 19-yard touchdown pass to Garry Gilliam in the 3^rd quarter of the NFC title game remains one of the most memorable plays in franchise history. After 10 seasons and one Super Bowl Championship in Seattle, the Saskatchewan native returned to the Canadian Football League where his career began in 2004. Ryan signed a one-day contract to retire as a Seahawk on April 16, 2024.