Longtime Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby has officially announced his retirement from the NFL after 17 seasons. Crosby, who spent 16 years with the Packers before a brief stint with the New York Giants in 2023, made the announcement on The Mason Crosby Show on 105.7 The Fan in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
A sixth-round pick (193rd overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft, Crosby quickly established himself as one of the most dependable kickers in Packers history. He played in 261 career games—258 of them with Green Bay—and retired as the franchise’s all-time leader in field goals made (395), extra points made (733), and total points scored (1,918). His consistency and clutch performances were instrumental to the Packers’ success over the years.
“My 17 seasons in the NFL surpassed all of my childhood hopes and dreams,” Crosby said in a statement through his representation, Team Lammi. “I couldn’t be more grateful that 16 of those years were spent with the Packers. Being drafted in the sixth round of the 2007 draft, I could have never written the script of what my career was going to become.”
Crosby played a crucial role in Green Bay’s playoff success, including their victory in Super Bowl XLV at the end of the 2010 season. His contributions made him one of the most respected kickers in the league.
Mason Crosby’s Record-Setting Career
Crosby was one of the most productive kickers of his era. Between 2007 and 2023, he made 400 field goals—ranking second in the league during that span, just behind Matt Prater’s 401.
He finished his career 11th on the NFL’s all-time scoring list with 1,939 points, including his brief time with the Giants. Known for his strong leg, Crosby made 44 field goals from 50 yards or more, showcasing his long-range accuracy.
His postseason performance was even more impressive. He converted 31 of 35 field goal attempts in the playoffs, ranking sixth all-time, and made all 70 of his extra point attempts—tying Adam Vinatieri for second-most in postseason history. Only Stephen Gostkowski has more, with 89.
One of Crosby’s most memorable moments came in the 2016 NFC Divisional Round against the Dallas Cowboys. With the game on the line, he drilled a 51-yard field goal to give the Packers a dramatic 34-31 victory over the top-seeded Cowboys—one of the defining kicks of his career.
What’s Next for the Packers’ Legend
At 40 years old, Crosby admitted he had been contemplating retirement for two years. After the Packers chose not to re-sign him following the 2022 season, he had a brief three-game stint with the Giants in 2023, making five of seven field goal attempts before stepping away from football in 2024.
Despite leaving the game, Crosby’s legacy in Green Bay is cemented. He earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors eight times and was twice named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month. Perhaps most impressively, he never missed a single regular or postseason game while with the Packers.
With his retirement now official, Crosby is a sure bet for the Packers Hall of Fame, where he will be remembered as one of the greatest kickers in franchise history.
