GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers' all-time leading scorer is coming home. And no, his press conference won't be at Applebee's on Oneida Street.

Kicker Ryan Longwell, who scored 1,054 points during his nine-year career from 1997 through 2005 in Green Bay, has informed the team of his decision to retire with the Packers, general manager Ted Thompson announced Monday.

Longwell left the Packers following the 2005 season as a free agent, signing with the archrival Minnesota Vikings. He spent six years with the Vikings (2006 through 2011) and joined the Seattle Seahawks during the playoffs last year after Steven Hauschka was placed on injured reserve.

When he arrived in Minnesota, Longwell offended a few folks in Green Bay by telling Twin Cities reporters, "Every town in America has an Applebee's restaurant. In Green Bay, Applebee's was about as fancy as you got. When my wife, Sarah, and I would get a baby sitter, a nice date night was Applebee's. In Minnesota, I'm sure there will be plenty of options before Applebee's comes into the rotation."

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Longwell, who ranks No. 13 on the NFL's all-time scoring list with 1,687 career points, will meet with reporters on Wednesday in Green Bay.

Jason Wilde  wrote:

Packers  wrote:

He must of been brain washed, he still thinks he's a PACKER! This needs to stop. The NFL needs to shut down all brain washing facilities, which are hidden in bunkers underneath the FROZEN TUNDRA.

a guy posted this on the NFL.com page:



personally I don't see it as a big deal. He left for more money and an easier kicking venue that's fine I understand it. But then he felt the need to insult the city after he left was nothing more than stupid. This "retiring a Packer" smacks as him wanting to make sure he gets into the Packer HoF as soon as possible.

Originally Posted by: wpr