in 2012 long led the rams in sacks with 11.5 and again led the team in quarterback hits (24) and hurries (50). additionally, according to football outsiders.com long led nfl defensive ends in hurries for the third straight season. on december 30, 2012, long tied a career-high of 3 sacks versus the seattle seahawks. long's additional honors included being named to the usa football's all-fundamentals team for the first time. he was also voted as a pro bowl alternate for the third time.