Sheldon Rankins - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Steelers and Mike Tomlin are stuck in NFL purgatory after another quick playoff exit

The Pittsburgh Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin face another difficult offseason after a blowout playoff loss to Houston

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Contributes to wild-card win Rankins had two tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and returned a fumble recovery for a touchdown in Monday's 30-6 wild-card playoff round win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Houston's defense played a significant role in the win, and Rankins was involved in the key play of the contest early in the fourth quarter. He and Will Anderson collapsed the pocket and sacked Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who fumbled. As the ball lay on the ground under several bodies, Rankins scooped it and ran 33 yards for a touchdown that gave the visitors a 17-6 lead. The way the Texans' defense played, the two-score lead was plenty. Rankins, who plays on the interior of the defensive line, was an unheralded part of the defense during the regular season but did contribute 35 tackles (15 solo) and 3.0 sacks over 17 contests.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mike Tomlin and the Steelers face familiar questions after their latest early playoff exit

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin called it a disappointing end to his team's season after Pittsburgh lost 30-6 to the Houston Texans in an AFC wild-card playoff game on Monday night

12 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Texans stifle Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers 30-6 for franchise's 1st road playoff win

The Houston Texans have secured their first road playoff win in franchise history, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From the Texans' Win Over the Steelers

The Texans moved onto the Divisional Round with a win over the Steelers. Here's what we learned.

14 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Texans' Win Over the Steelers

Upgrades to full participation Rankins (elbow) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Impact Rankins was able to upgrade to a full participant Friday after being limited in Thursday's session. The defensive tackle is all set to suit up for Monday night's wild-card clash with the Steelers. Rankins was able to play through his elbow issue against the Colts in Week 18, logging two tackles on 27 offensive snaps in the victory. The 31-year-old will likely see similar utilization and have a similar defensive output in Monday night's contest.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Rankins (elbow) was limited in practice Thursday.

Impact Rankins' elbow issue also limited him in practice Week 18, but he was able to suit up for Houston's regular-season finale and avoid an injury designation entirely. Barring any setbacks, the starting defensive tackle will work to do the same in advance of Monday's wild-card round matchup on the road against Pittsburgh.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Indianapolis Rankins (elbow) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Rankins put together a DNP/LP/FP practice log for Week 18, and the 2016 first-rounder has done enough to be cleared to play in Sunday's regular-season finale. Rankins has played at least 60 percent of the Texans' defensive snaps in 12 of 16 regular-season games and has been a key piece to Houston's interior defensive line.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Thursday's practice Rankins (elbow) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Rankins was held out of Wednesday's practice due to an elbow issue, but he was able to return Thursday in a limited capacity. He would likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Colts if he were to practice in full Friday. Rankins has accumulated 25 tackles (10 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery in the 11 games since the Texans' Week 6 bye.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with elbow injury Rankins (elbow) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Rankins may have picked up the injury during the Texans' win over the Chargers in Week 17, when he logged 0.5 sacks. The veteran defensive tackle will have two more chances to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Colts.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Rankins (knee) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Rankins was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited Thursday and missing Wednesday. The upgrade in participation was enough to clear the defensive tackle of any injury designation going into Sunday's contest, and he should be set to suit up. With Tim Settle (foot) on IR since Dec. 4, Rankins has joined Will Anderson, Tommy Togiai, and Danielle Hunter as a defensive line starter for the current best defense in the NFL by points per game.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Thursday Rankins (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Rankin sat out practice Wednesday, but he's making progress with his knee issue. If the veteran defensive lineman can upgrade to full practice reps Friday, he'll have a solid chance to avoid an injury designation entirely for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to knee injury Rankins (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Impact Rankins played a healthy share of defensive snaps (41) in Week 15 versus the Cardinals, but it seems like he might have hurt his knee somewhere along the way. He'll probably have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance of suiting up in Week 16 versus the Raiders.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Sunday Rankins (elbow/shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Impact Rankins did not practice to open the week Wednesday, but was a full participant Thursday and is ready to go against the Cardinals in Week 15. The 31-year old has 28 tackles (13 solo) and 2.5 sacks through 13 games this season. The veteran defensive tackle will start alongside Mario Edwards on Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with elbow injury Rankins (elbow/shoulder) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Impact Rankins played an ample 43 defensive snaps in Week 14 at Kansas City, but it looks like he might have also hurt his arm in that contest. He'll likely need to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance of playing Sunday versus the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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