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2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SHELDON RANKINS
#98 - DEFENSIVE TACKLE - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
13 TCKL
0 INT
2 SCK
Signs point to Saints entering new era in 2021 Signs point to new era dawning for the New Orleans Saints, even if an opportunity remains to keep together much of the young core that has powered the club to four straight NFC Sou...
Transcript - Sheldon Rankins Conference Call 1/18/21 | NFC Divisional Round 2020 New Orleans Saints Sheldon Rankins praises teammate Drew Brees and talks about the city of New Orleans after the divisional matchup against...
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Sheldon Rankins Praises Brees, Teammates, City of New Orleans after Playoffs
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Saints' Brees sees playoff clash with Brady's Bucs as fate Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he envisioned a playoff matchup with Tom Brady and the Buccaneers since Brady decided to leave New England for Tampa Bay last spring
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Saints' defensive line aims to disrupt Bucs' Brady once more Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan says New Orleans' defensive line sees its ability to pressure Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady as a potentially decisive factor when the teams m...
JANUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Health of key Saints players trending up at the right time Saints quarterback Drew Brees likes the way the health of the roster is trending at the most crucial time of year
JANUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins now has positive playoff experience to remember with New Orleans Saints Finished with a sack and two tackles for loss in 21-9 victory over Chicago
JANUARY 11 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Records sack in win Rankins finished with two tackles (both solo), one sack and a tackle for a loss in the Saints' 21-9 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Impact Rankins was the only Saints defender to sack Mitchell Trubisky on the afternoon. He finished the 2020 season with just 1.5 sacks -- the lowest mark of his five-year career -- but he'll look to get back on track in this year's playoffs. His next chance to get to the quarterback will come in the NFC divisional round against Tom Brady and Tampa Bay.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Sheldon Rankins drags down Mitchell Trubisky for big sack New Orleans Saints defensive end Sheldon Rankins drags down Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky for big sack.
JANUARY 10 • NFL.COM
Sheldon Rankins on Brees' return, facing Patrick Mahomes | Saints-Chiefs Postgame
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Sheldon Rankins on Facing Mahomes, Shimmy Sack Celebration | Saints-Chiefs Week 15 2020
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Transcript - Sheldon Rankins Conference Call 12/14/20 | Week 14 recap New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins talks about Jalen Hurts and the defensive performance against the Philadelphia Eagles...
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Transcript - Sheldon Rankins Conference Call 12/7/20 | Week 13 recap New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins talks about returning from injury and the Saints' defensive performance against the At...
DECEMBER 7, 2020 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Moves off IR Rankins (knee-MCL) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact Rankins missed the past four weeks dealing with an MCL sprain, but the defensive tackle should be full throttle Sunday against the Falcons. The 2016 first-round pick has played over 60 percent of the defensive snaps just once this season.
DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Designated to return from IR Rankins (knee - MCL) has been designated to return from IR, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact The move opens Rankins' 21-day practice window and offers the possibility that the fifth-year defensive tackle could play in Sunday's game versus Denver. Rankins' return to the field would be a boost to a Saints defensive front that has shuffled replacements during his absence.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Saints' defensive front gaining steam at season's midpoint The Saints' defensive front is coming off one of its best games against Tampa Bay's Tom Brady and hoping for more of the same against San Francisco backup Nick Mullens this weekend
NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints enter season's second half as prime contenders Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints marked the midpoint of the season by making a convincing case that they are again the class of the NFC South
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on IR The Saints place Rankins (knee) on injured reserve Friday, Luke Johnson of NOLA.com reports.
Impact Rankins has missed practice all week while tending to a mild MCL sprain, and now he'll miss a minimum of three games. He'll be eligible to return Week 12 against the Broncos, and with no serious damage to his knee, that timeline looks realistic. David Onyemata should bump into a starting defensive tackle role until Rankins returns, and there should be a fair amount of reps left behind for Malcolm Roach and Shy Tuttle.
NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Missing more practice Rankins was sidelined at Thursday's practice due to a knee injury.
Impact Thursday marked the second consecutive missed practice for Rankins, so his chances to suit up in Sunday night's game against Tampa Bay appear in some jeopardy. Rankins left last week's win over Chicago with the knee injury, which was believed to be a mild MCL sprain. There were no reports of serious damage from his MRI on Monday, but if Rankins is forced to suit Week 9, David Onyemata would be in line for a start at defensive tackle.
NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Saints' Thomas, Sanders practice as Bucs clash looms Saints receivers Michael Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders are on the cusp of returning to New Orleans’ passing game at an opportune time
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Payton likes Saints' grit during tense, 4-game win streak The Saints haven’t posted a dominant runaway victory yet this season
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Escapes with minor sprain Rankins (knee) is believed to have suffered a mild MCL sprain during Sunday's 26-23 win over the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Rankins' initial diagnosis appears to have brought good news, after the 26-year-old defensive tackle went down with what appeared to be a serious injury versus Chicago. He's scheduled for an MRI on Monday to officially confirm the severity of his knee issue.
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Will Lutz makes field goal in OT, Saints beat Bears 26-23 Drew Brees threw two touchdown passes to regain the NFL’s career lead from Tom Brady, Wil Lutz nailed a 35-yard field goal in overtime and the New Orleans Saints beat Chicago 26-23
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leaves field with knee injury Rankins (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears due to a knee injury, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Rankins was forced out of the first half of Sunday's contest due to what appeared to be a significant left knee injury, but he was able to walk to the locker room under his own strength. David Onyemata and Shy Tuttle are candidates to see increased snaps if Rankins can't return versus Chicago.
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Saints look to stay on roll, Bears seek bounce-back win Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints come into Chicago rolling along with three straight wins as they try to build on yet another unbeaten October
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
