**"Saints' Star Ryan Ramczyk Announces Retirement After 7 Stellar NFL Seasons"**

**** New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk retires after 7 impressive NFL seasons. Relive his incredible journey, career highlights, and what's next for the Saints' O-line.  

 **NFL Shocker: Saints’ Ryan Ramczyk Calls It a Career After 7 Seasons**  

The New Orleans Saints’ offensive line just took a major hit as **Pro Bowl tackle Ryan Ramczyk** announced his retirement after seven dominant NFL seasons. The 2017 first-round pick leaves behind a legacy as one of football’s most reliable protectors.  

 **Ramczyk’s Remarkable Career Highlights**  

- **Instant Impact:** Earned PFWA All-Rookie Team honors in 2017  

- **Elite Status:** Named First-Team All-Pro (2019) and 4-time top-5 graded OT (PFF)  

- **Iron Man:** Started 89 of 90 possible games before knee issues arose  

- **Key Cog:** Anchored the line during Drew Brees’ final seasons  

 **Why Retire Now?**  

The 30-year-old revealed persistent knee problems ultimately forced his decision:  

*"The physical demands can no longer meet my standard...it’s time to prioritize my health and family."*  

**What’s Next for the Saints?**  

- Immediate hole at right tackle  

- Potential cap implications ($27M dead money)  

- Likely to target OT help in draft/free agency  

**Ramczyk’s Legacy:**  

Went from small-school prospect (Wisconsin) to NFL’s elite - proving doubters wrong at every turn.  

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