He also played kicker during his final two collegiate seasons, connecting on 34 of 44 field goal attempts and 80 of 84 extra points.

Lanning was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a free agent on January 4, 2012,[3] and later released by the team on April 28.

[8] On September 22, 2013, in a 31–27 win over the Minnesota Vikings, Lanning recorded a touchdown pass, punt, and an extra point.

[10] Lanning was released on June 6, 2015, when the Browns traded for longtime San Francisco 49ers punter Andy Lee.

The Chicago Bears signed Lanning on October 3, 2015, to punt for Week 4 in place of the injured Pat O'Donnell.