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Defensive Spotlight: Sheldon Rankins is a thicc-six hero and key piece of Texans D If you're a Jacksonville Jaguars fan, or if you bet the Jaguars at +1.5 last Sunday afternoon, this article isn't for you, because in today'...

NOVEMBER 12 • TOROTIMES.COM

Texans avoid another tough loss with an improbable comeback against Jaguars

Down by 19 entering the fourth quarter Sunday against Jacksonville, the Houston Texans looked to be headed for another tough loss

NOVEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Jacksonville blows 19-point fourth-quarter lead in loss to Texans

Leading by 19 points entering the fourth quarter Sunday against Houston, the Jacksonville Jaguars looked to be headed for their first season sweep of the Texans since 2017

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Backup QB Davis Mills and Texans overcome 19-point, fourth-quarter deficit to stun Jaguars 36-29

Backup Davis Mills threw two touchdown passes in the final quarter and scrambled 14 yards for the go-ahead score with 31 seconds left and the Houston Texans rallied from a 19-point...

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Rankins' shoestring sack ends drive for Bucs Houston Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield for a 5-yard loss.

SEPTEMBER 16 • NFL.COM

Commanders, Bears, Patriots among the biggest winners in NFL free agency so far

The NFL’s new year officially kicked off Wednesday, two days after teams began spending big money in free agency

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Report: DT Sheldon Rankins reuniting with Texans Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins is reuniting with the Houston Texans on a one-year, $7 million deal, ESPN reported Monday.Rankins, who turn...

MARCH 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reuniting with Houston The Texans are slated to sign Rankins (illness) to a one-year, $7 million contract, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Rankins inked a two-year, $24.5 million deal with Cincinnati last offseason, but the Bengals opted to release him after a 2024 campaign in which he missed the first three games of the year due to a hamstring issue, and the final seven contests due to an illness. Now healthy, the 30-year-old run stopper will shore up Houston's defensive line, which could lose both Mario Edwards and Foley Fatukasi to free agency.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Texans agree to $7M deal with defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins Veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million with the Houston Texans, a league source told UPI...

MARCH 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Houston Texans agree to $7M deal with defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins - UPI.com Veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million with the Houston Texans, a league source told UPI...

MARCH 10 • UPI.COM

Let go by Cincinnati The Bengals released Rankins (illness) on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact An illness prevented Rankins from practicing or playing since Week 10, and he ended the season on the reserve/non-football illness list. He started in seven games for the Bengals last season and finished with 10 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks. It's unclear if his illness will linger into the offseason, but once fully healthy, Rankins will be on the lookout to join a team in need of veteran depth on the defensive line.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

3 more cuts Bengals should make after Sheldon Rankins to clear $23.3 million | Sporting News The Cincinnati Bengals released defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins on Friday, but the team shouldn't be done making moves and clearing cap spa...

FEBRUARY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

3 more cuts Bengals should make after Sheldon Rankins to clear $23.3 million | Sporting News Canada The Cincinnati Bengals released defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins on Friday, but the team shouldn't be done making moves and clearing cap spa...

FEBRUARY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cincinnati Bengals' updated cap space after cutting Sheldon Rankins loose | Sporting News Canada The Cincinnati Bengals made their first significant move of the 2025 offseason on Friday when they cut defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins. He...

FEBRUARY 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cincinnati Bengals cut defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, clear $9.6M from salary cap The Cincinnati Bengals released veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, clearing nearly $10 million in salary cap space, they announced Fr...

FEBRUARY 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cincinnati Bengals release Sheldon Rankins The Bengals make the obvious roster move with a big cut.

FEBRUARY 21 • USATODAY.COM

Bengals Announce Unfortunate Roster Move After Broncos Win Cincinnati lost veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins for the remainder of the 2024 campaign.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bengals Place DT Sheldon Rankins on Reserve/Non-Football Illness List | BENGALS ROSTER UPDATE The Bengals today placed DT Sheldon Rankins on the Reserve/Non-Football Illness list.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • BENGALS.COM

Placed on IR The Bengals placed Rankins (illness) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Rankins has been unable to practice or play since Week 10 against Baltimore due to an illness. His placement on IR means he won't be able to play in the Bengals' regular-season finale against the Steelers on Saturday. However, he would be eligible to return from IR if the Bengals qualify for the postseason and make it to the Super Bowl. Rankins will end the 2024 regular season with 18 tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across seven games.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Week 17 Rankins (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Broncos, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact An illness has prevented Rankins from playing or practicing since Week 10 against the Ravens, and he will be sidelined Saturday for a sixth straight game. It's unclear whether he'll be able to progress enough in his recovery to play in the Bengals' regular-season finale against the Steelers on Sunday, Jan. 5.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again for Week 16 Rankins (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Rankins will miss his fifth straight game due to the illness. B.J. Hill, McKinnley Jackson and Jay Tufele should continue to handle the bulk of the work on the interior of Cincinnati's defensive line.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Burrow sets franchise record with 3 more TD passes as Bengals beat Titans 37-27

Joe Burrow threw for 271 yards with three touchdowns for the franchise record with 36 this season and the Cincinnati Bengals improved their faint playoff hopes by thumping the Tenn...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Missing Week 15 Rankins (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

Impact Rankins fell ill before the Bengals' Week 11 loss to the Chargers and is now in line to miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday with the issue. While the veteran defensive tackle remains sidelined in Week 15, expect McKinnley Jackson to see increased snaps with Cincinnati's first-team defense.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals and coach Zac Taylor visit the Titans and Brian Callahan needing to win

The Cincinnati Bengals are a win away from the franchise’s 400th in the regular season

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press