Ryan Hannam

On March 18, 2006, Hannam signed a four-year, $5 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys, which included a $1.25 million signing bonus, to take over the blocking tight end role that was previously handled by Dan Campbell. However, due to a degenerative condition in his right knee, he only appeared in two games that season before being placed on the injured reserve list on October 11. He was subsequently released by the Cowboys on March 1, 2007., and retired from the NFL.

In 2005, he started five games for the Seahawks. His efforts contributed to Shaun Alexander rushing for a league high 1,880 yards, setting the single season rushing touchdown record, and being named the NFL MVP. He played in Super Bowl XL in Detroit, recording two catches for 12 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He finished the season with 13 receptions for 89 yards and one touchdown.

In 2004, he served as the second tight end, finishing with eight receptions for 110 yards, while also playing extensively on special teams.

During the 2003, he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the fifth game against the Chicago Bears, ending his season. He was placed on the injured reserve list on October 29.

Hannam was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 5th round (169th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he played primarily on special teams while also serving as the second or third tight end. His first career reception was a 16-yard touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals.

Ryan Hannam (born February 24, 1980) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Northern Iowa.