Former New Orleans Saints All-Pro right tackle Ryan Ramczyk has announced his retirement from the NFL due to a chronic knee condition. Ramczyk played in 101 regular season games with the Saints, starting all of them after being selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft. He also started seven playoff games and was named an All-Pro three times during his career.
Ramczyk's retirement follows a trend of Saints players, like Malcolm Jenkins and Drew Brees, who have helped the team's cap situation by restructuring their contracts before retiring. The Saints will receive cap relief after June 1, with Ramczyk's remaining salary impacting the 2025 and 2026 caps before being entirely cleared by 2027. Despite his career ending prematurely, Ramczyk leaves behind a legacy of hard work and perseverance, transitioning from welding school to becoming a standout player at both the college and professional levels. Fans can look forward to supporting him in his future endeavors.