Former New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday night, closing the book on an eight-year career. A 2017 first-round pick out of Wisconsin, Ramczyk started 101 games he played in the Bayou and was named an All-Pro three times. He missed the entirety of the 2024 season with a knee injury.
He penned the following emotional letter, which he posted to his Instagram account, announcing his decision:
The Saints, under new head coach Kellen Moore, are set up with the No. 9 pick in the first round of next Thursday's NFL draft. As part of a yearly NFL tradition, Ramczyk is set to announce New Orleans' second and third-round picks on Friday night.






