‘Ryan was described as a “franchise icon” in a news release announcing his departure. He was the team’s longest-tenured player, the only player on the roster from before coach Pete Carroll and GM John Schneider arrived and played in a franchise-record 159 consecutive games. He also holds franchise records with 770 punts, 34,491 punt yards and 276 punts inside the 20-yard line. For his career, he has 914 punts for 40,895 yards and 311 punts inside the 20.’