The New Orleans Saints are going through an interesting off-season. Reports have started surfacing that Quarterback Derek Carr could be on the way out. Their new head coach Kellen Moore has a big task ahead of him with the 2025 NFL Draft just days away.
However, now they’re dealing with a sudden retirement.
BREAKING: Saints Sees Star Suddenly Walk Away From Team Prior 2025 Season
Announcing his retirement from the NFL on Thursday night, Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk posted a heartfelt message on Instagram:
What an incredible journey it’s been. My path to the NFL wasn’t a straight line, it wasn’t the story most people expect. There were moments when people doubted me, moments when I doubted myself. It’s funny how life works out. Sometimes the road less traveled leads to places you never expected, but it ends up being exactly where you were meant to be. Today I reflect on all the twists and turns that got me to this point, from technical college to become a “welder” to All-Pro in the NFL. As I step into retirement, I’m filled with gratitude for everything this sport has given me.
I owe a giant thank you to the game of football, and to the countless coaches and teammates who have supported and challenged me along the way. I’m especially thankful to UW-Stevens Point for welcoming me with open arms, to UW-Madison for taking a chance on a Division III transfer, and to the New Orleans Saints for believing in me at the highest level.
To the amazing New Orleans Saints fans. Thank you for embracing me from day one. Your passion and energy are unmatched, you made New Orleans feel like home.
To my incredible wife, thank you for being my rock through every high and low. And to my parents, who instilled in me the meaning of hard work and dedication.
I’m excited for what the future holds, especially the opportunity to spend more time with my two boys and watch them grow.I’m looking forward to this next chapter in life and am forever grateful. Who Dat for life ⚜️
Here is a full look at Ramczyk’s career game logs:
| Year | Team | Games | Offense | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Snaps | Pct | Holding | False start | Decl/Pen | Acpt/Pen | ||||
| 2017 | NO | 16 | 16 | 1,037 | 100% | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 2018 | NO | 15 | 15 | 997 | 100% | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 2019 | NO | 16 | 16 | 1,058 | 99% | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 2020 | NO | 16 | 16 | 1,039 | 97% | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | ||
| 2021 | NO | 10 | 10 | 653 | 99% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | NO | 16 | 16 | 937 | 95% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | ||
| 2023 | NO | 12 | 12 | 785 | 97% | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 2024 | NO | 0 | 0 | did not play due to injury | |||||||
| Career | 101 | 101 | 6,506 | – | 12 | 10 | 8 | 23 | |||
