Report: Saints' Ramczyk may not play in 2024 due to knee issues

The New Orleans Saints are preparing for the possibility that offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk won't be medically able to play in 2024 because of knee issues, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Head coach Dennis Allen said Ramczyk's knee could be a concern entering the season because it isn't where they hoped after surgery, according to New Orleans Football Network's Nick Underhill.

Ramczyk played in 12 games a year ago before finishing the season on injured reserve. The 29-year-old is dealing with a cartilage defect in his knee.

The 6-foot-6, 314-pounder was one of the league's most consistent tackles from 2018-20, earning a first-team All-Pro berth in 2019 as well as two second-team All-Pro nods. However, he's missed 13 games over the last three seasons.

Ramczyk has spent his entire career with the Saints after being selected with the No. 32 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

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