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Buccaneers' All-Pro rival announces retirement

Originally posted on Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI
By River Wells | Last updated Apr 18, 2025 2:00 PM ET

A longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC South rival has announced his retirement.

New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk, who played for the team from 2017-24, announced his retirement on Thursday. Ramczyk was named a First Team All-Pro in 2019 and was a two-time Second Team All-Pro during his NFL career.

Ryan Ramczyk announces retirement from NFL https://t.co/MKFFMxGIf3
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) April 18, 2025

Ramczyk did not play in 2023 due to a knee injury, but he started 101 games for the Saints prior to that. He was part of a stellar Saints draft class in 2017 that included running back Alvin Kamara, edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, cornerback Marshon Lattimore, safety Marcus Williams and linebacker Alex Anzalone.

Ramczyk is 7-5 against the Buccaneers in his career. He lost his last three matchups against Tampa Bay, but that was preceded by a six-game winning streak against the Bucs from 2018-21. Now, with his retirement, the Saints will turn to second-year player Taliese Fuaga to protect their quarterback — whoever it may be in 2025 and beyond.

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