Jon Ryan

Canadian football player and punter

Jon Ryan - Canadian football player and punter
Born

November 26th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

Played professional Canadian football as a punter. Spent significant time with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Later joined the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League (NFL), contributing to the team's victory in Super Bowl XLVIII. Renowned for his kicking skills and ability to make impactful plays in crucial moments.

Won the Grey Cup with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2007

Contributed to the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl victory in 2014

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