Ryan Longwell to sign with Seattle Seahawks

Concern over the health of kicker Steven Hauschka has led to a roster move by the Seattle Seahawks, who will sign veteran kicker Ryan Longwell to help with kicking in the playoffs.

Longwell inks with Seattle

The Seahawks have signed veteran placekicker Ryan Longwell Wednesday after working out with the team Tuesday, according to ESPN.com. The Seahawks may be without the Steven Hauschka Sunday against the Falcons, after suffering a calf injury last week at Washington.

Hauschka plays through pain

Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka drilled three field goals and an extra point despite playing with an ankle injury during Seattle’s 24-14 victory at Washington in an NFC Wild Card matchup Sunday. The right-footed Hauschska was playing with a left ankle injury that clearly affected his planting foot and limped off the field to the locker ...