A bit of objectively good news struck the New Orleans Saints offseason last week, when the team announced a five-year contract extension with standout right tackle Ryan Ramczyk. Between the long-term stability that brings to their offensive line and the immediate salary cap relief his reworked deal includes, it prompted plenty of celebration. But new details are coming to light now that reporters have gone under the hood on his contract.
ESPN’s Field Yates first reported that the Saints wrote annual $1 million salary escalators into Ramczyk’s contract that will be triggered if he is named an All-Pro (first or second team) specifically at left tackle.