Over the previous three seasons, Ryan Ramczyk, the right tackle for the New Orleans Saints, has struggled with cartilage loss in his left knee. His initial operation in February proved successful, and Head Coach Dennis Allen reported to the media at the time that he was making good progress.
Allen changed his tune after telling the media for months that Ramczyk was making good progress.
The head coach of the New Orleans Saints had a change of heart.
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Aug. 27, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA: In the second half of the Saints’ game versus the Texans at the Caesars Superdome, head coach Dennis Allen of the New Orleans Saints watches as his team paces the sideline. Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports’ Stephen Lew
When Dennis Allen provided an update regarding Ryan Ramczyk’s most recent setback, his tone shifted.
At the NFL’s annual league meeting on Tuesday, Allen told reporters, “He just isn’t quite where I was probably hoping he’d be, and really quite frankly, where he was hoping he’d be.” However, there is still a long way to go until the season officially begins, so I wouldn’t draw any conclusions just yet. Instead, we’ll wait and watch how things develop over the course of the next three, four, five, or six months, or however long that takes, before we know for sure.
His contract was reworked by the Saints.
His contract was reworked by the New Orleans Saints.Mickey Loomis of the New Orleans Saints
Ryan Ramczyk’s deal was restructured by the Saints, releasing $14 million in cap space. Under his restructured contract, he can earn up to $9 million in incentives in addition to $6.5 million in guarantees.
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His base pay decreased to $1.21 million as a result, and his 2024 season cap hit decreased to $12.86 million from $27 million.
Lastly, he can get the following performance escalation incentives for up to $9 million (which would be added to the cap in 2025):
$1 million for the All-Pro status.
$6 million in rewards for playtime.
$1 million if the club wins a postseason game and plays 90% of the offensive snaps.
$1 million for a Pro Bowl berth.
Restructuring his contract is terrible news for him for three reasons.
Reason #1: Ryan Ramczyk of the New Orleans Saints
The first is that he might not play in 2024, which would prevent him from receiving the $9 million in incentives. According to Ian Rapoport, the Saints are ready in case he isn’t given the all-clear to play.
According to insiders, the #Saints NewOrleans Saints 2024 2025 HASHMOJI are ready for the likelihood that starting quarterback Ryan Ramczyk won’t be able to play this season due to a medical condition. Ramczyk’s knee hasn’t responded as expected, and it’s unknown if or when it will, according to coach Dennis Allen. An actual question mark
Motive #2: USA in 1952–5072.0
Taliese Fuaga of Oregon State in action. Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports is credited.
The second reason is that in the 2024 NFL Draft, Taliese Fuaga was selected by the Saints with the 14th overall pick. Fuaga played right tackle at Oregon State, but given Trevor Penning’s struggles at left tackle and the doubts surrounding Ramczyk’s availability in 2024, it’s unknown if he will play left or right tackle for the Saints.
Better information will be provided after Rookie Minicamp begins on Friday.
Reason #3: He may have reached the end of his career. He could have to retire due to the extent of cartilage damage in his knee.
Underhill from New Orleans, Nick.Ramczyk is not expected to play football again by the game.
“At this point, I don’t expect him to play football.”
In conclusion.
In summary, Ryan Ramczyk had surgery in February in an effort to address the cartilage loss that had been bothering him for the previous three seasons in his left knee. Although the surgery went well at first, he has had difficulties that have cast doubt on his prognosis.
The Saints renegotiated his contract, adding $6.5 million in guarantees and $9 million in performance-based incentives for the 2024 campaign. He might not play in 2024, the Saints might have selected his replacement with the 14th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and his career might be finished, therefore he might not be eligible for the incentives.
Could this be the last game for Ramczyk in the NFL?