New Orleans Saints The Right Tackle Ryan Ramczyk announced his retirement on Thursday after an eight-year career in the NFL, who saw the three-time all-pro asleep last season due to continued knee problems.
Ramczyk, 30, gave his message in a long -standing post on social media, highlighting his unconventional path to the pros.
New Orleans Saints Offensive Tackle Ryan Ramczyk, Left, goes up against the San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa during the game at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, California, November 27, 2022. (Kyle Terada-usa Today Sports)
“What incredible travel it has been. My way to Nfl Was not a straight line, it was not the story that most people expect. There were moments when people doubted me, moments when I doubted myself, “Ramczyk’s post read.
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“It’s funny how life works. Sometimes the less traveled way 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 made me to this point from Technical College to become a” welder “to all-pro in the NFL.
Ramczyk was prepared by the saints in the first round of the NFL draft in 2017, and was a three-time all-pro and performed in 101-season matches that started each one. He is just the second sacred tackle that is named an all-pro in three seasons.
New Orleans Saints Offensive Tackle Ryan Ramczyk is running during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on January 1, 2023. (Eric Hartline-usa Today Sports)
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Ramczyk missed a significant amount of time in the 2021 season due to a knee injury. According to Espnhe remained healthy the following year, but in 2023 missed the last four games due to knee problems. He was sidelined throughout 2024 due to the same problem.
“To the amazing New Orleans Saints fans. Thank you for embracing me from day one. Your passion and energy is unmatched, you made New Orleans feel like home. To my incredible wife, thanks for being my rock through every loud and low. And to my parents who introduced me the meaning of hard work and dedication,” continued Ramczyk in his post.
New Orleans Saints Offensive Tackle Ryan Ramczyk looks at after the match against San Francisco 49ers at the Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California, November 27, 2022. (Kyle Terada-usa Today Sports)
“I am excited about what the future has, especially the opportunity to spend more time with my two boys and see them grow. I look forward to this next chapter in life and am forever grateful. Who dat for life.”
NFL revealed Wednesday that Ramczyk will advertise the Holy ‘Second-Day Draft Choice Green BayWisconsin, next week.
