NFL information: Ryan Ramczyk retires after eight-year profession with Saints

[ad_1] New Orleans Saints proper sort out Ryan Ramczyk on Thursday introduced his retirement after an eight-year profession within the NFL, which noticed the three-time All-Professional sidelined final season attributable to continued knee points.

Ramczyk, 30, made his announcement in a prolonged publish on social media, the place he highlighted his unconventional path to the professionals.

New Orleans Saints offensive sort out Ryan Ramczyk, left, goes up in opposition to San Francisco 49ers defensive finish Nick Bosa in the course of the recreation at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Nov. 27, 2022. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports activities)

"What an unbelievable journey it’s been. My path to the NFL wasn’t a straight line, it wasn’t the story most individuals count on. There have been moments when folks doubted me, moments after I doubted myself," Ramczyk's publish learn.

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"It’s humorous how life works out. Typically the highway much less traveled results in locations you by no means anticipated, but it surely finally ends up being precisely the place you had been meant to be. Right this moment I replicate on all of the twists and turns that bought me so far, from technical school to develop into a 'welder' to All-Professional within the NFL. As I step into retirement, I’m crammed with gratitude for all the pieces this sport has given me."

Drafted by the Saints within the first spherical of the 2017 NFL Draft, Ramczyk was a three-time All-Professional and appeared in 101 regular-season video games, beginning each single one. He's simply the second Saints sort out to be named an All-Professional in three seasons.

New Orleans Saints offensive sort out Ryan Ramczyk traces up in the course of the recreation in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Monetary Subject in Philadelphia on Jan. 1, 2023. (Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports activities)

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Ramczyk missed a big period of time in the course of the 2021 season due to a knee harm. In response to ESPN , he stayed wholesome the next 12 months however in 2023 missed the ultimate 4 video games attributable to knee points. He was sidelined all of 2024 due to the identical subject.

"To the wonderful New Orleans Saints followers. Thanks for embracing me from day one. Your ardour and power are unmatched, you made New Orleans really feel like dwelling. To my unbelievable spouse, thanks for being my rock by each excessive and low. And to my mother and father, who instilled in me the which means of arduous work and dedication," Ramczyk continued in his publish.

New Orleans Saints offensive sort out Ryan Ramczyk seems on after the sport in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Nov. 27, 2022. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports activities)

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"I’m excited for what the longer term holds, particularly the chance to spend extra time with my two boys and watch them develop. I’m wanting ahead to this subsequent chapter in life and am perpetually grateful. Who Dat for all times."