The Green Bay Packers announced Wednesday morning that all-time leading scorer Mason Crosby has officially retired as a Packer. After 16 seasons with the team (2007-2022), Crosby informed GM Brian Gutekunst he’s retiring with the organization that drafted him in 2007.
Crosby’s Storied Career with the Packers
Crosby’s football journey began at the University of Colorado, where he played from 2003 to 2006. His big time college career got him into the NFL when the Packers drafted him in the 6th round of the 2007 draft with the 193rd overall pick.
The Buffaloes celebrated Crosby’s career with a nice post on X (formerly Twitter):
“Best career ever, Mason”
A Legacy Etched in Packers History
Mason Crosby will go down as one of the greatest kickers in NFL history, leaving behind a legacy filled with records and accolades:
- Franchise Leader in Career Points: 1,918 points
- Field Goals Made: 395
- 50-Yard Field Goals: 43
- Extra Points Made: 733
Key Achievements
- Crosby scored at least 100 points in 15 out of his 16 seasons, ranking third in NFL history behind Adam Vinatieri (21) and Jason Elam (16).
- He holds the record for the eight longest field goals in Packers history.
- In 2020 he set the franchise record for field goal percentage making all 16 of his attempts (previous record was 91.67% in 2019 shared with Jan Stenerud in 1981)
- From 2007 to 2023 he scored 1,939 points the most in the NFL during that span.
- He is one of only two players to play in at least 250 regular season games and score over 1,900 points with one team.
Final Chapter: A Brief Stint with the Giants
Although Crosby’s heart was in Green Bay his final chapter included a three game stint with the New York Giants in 2023. However his last game as a Packer was January 8, 2023 in a 20-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. In that game he went 1/1 on extra points and 3/4 on field goals including 49 and 48 yarders.
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