Former All-Pro right tackle Ryan Ramczyk, a first-round draft pick in 2017 for the New Orleans Saints, has retired from professional football after missing the entire 2024 season due to a knee injury. The Wisconsin-native had a non-traditional path to the NFL, starting his college career at the Division III level before transferring to Wisconsin, where he excelled and earned All-America honors.
Ramczyk became a key player for the Saints, starting all 101 NFL games he played and being named first-team AP All-Pro in 2019. Alongside teammates like Marshon Lattimore and Alvin Kamara, he helped the Saints reach the playoffs in four consecutive seasons from 2017 to 2020. Despite a controversial missed call in the 2018 NFC title game, Ramczyk's contributions to the team were significant.
Expressing gratitude for his football career, Ramczyk thanked the sport, coaches, teammates, and Saints fans for their support. He looks forward to spending more time with his family, especially his two sons, in his retirement. Ramczyk's decision to retire was anticipated due to his knee issues, which sidelined him for the entirety of the 2024 season.