Saints' 4 Time Pro Bowl Superstar Ready to Take a Pay Cut to Return and Help the Team Overcome the Difficult Period

New Orleans, September 27, 2025 

 In the context of the New Orleans Saints sinking deep into crisis with a 0-3 record after a disastrous 13-44 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, surprising news has sparked hope among Who Dat Nation fans. Ryan Ramczyk, the former superstar Offensive Tackle (RT) of the Saints with 4 Pro Bowl selections, has publicly expressed his desire to return to his old team by accepting a significant pay cut. This is a timely "lifeline" signal for the Saints' sluggish offense under head coach Kellen Moore.

Ramczyk, 31 years old, officially retired in March 2025 after 8 seasons with the Saints (2017-2024), where he made significant contributions to impressive playoff campaigns. With 2 First-Team All-Pro selections (2019, 2020) and 91 starts, Ramczyk was dubbed the "steel wall" on the right side of the offensive line, protecting Drew Brees and Derek Carr from countless sacks. However, chronic knee injuries forced him to stop. Now, witnessing the Saints ranked last in the NFL in pass-blocking according to PFF, allowing 11 sacks in just the first 3 weeks, Ramczyk cannot sit idly by.

"I know my body isn’t what it used to be, but my heart still beats for New Orleans. Money has never been why I played this game. If the team needs me, I’m ready to take a pay cut, even sacrifice a lot, just to step onto the field once more and fight alongside my teammates. This is my family,” Ramczyk shared in an exclusive interview with NOLA Sports, his voice full of emotion when mentioning the "Saints family."

This news comes at the right time as the Saints are struggling with young QB Spencer Rattler under constant pressure (pressure rate 40%+), leading to the offense scoring only an average of 13 points per game. The Saints' current RT position, handled by Landon Young, is being heavily exploited on the right side, causing Rattler to throw 5 INTs. Ramczyk's return—even if only part-time—could bring All-Pro experience to mentor young OL players like Taliese Fuaga and Trevor Penning, improving the run game for Alvin Kamara (currently only 2.3 YPC).

Head coach Moore, though not commenting officially yet, is said to have contacted Ramczyk through his representative. Fans on X (Twitter) have exploded with the hashtag #BringBackRamczyk, viewing this as a "morale booster" before the Week 4 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. If it becomes reality, Ramczyk could sign a short-term contract with a salary reduction from 1.5 million USD down to just 600,000 USD, focusing more on leadership than the number of games.

With his history of loyalty—Ramczyk even turned down offers from other teams to stay with the Saints—this move is not just a personal story but also a symbol of the New Orleans spirit: resilient in the face of adversity. If Ramczyk returns, the Saints could turn the tide, ending the first losing streak since 2016. Who Dat Nation is awaiting a miracle from "their son."