Bengals sign DT Sheldon Rankins to two-year deal
Houston Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) celebrates his touchdown off a ball fumbled by Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis during the second quarter at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas., Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. credits: Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK The Cincinnati Bengals signed defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins to a two-year contract, the team announced on Monday.
The deal is worth $26 million, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported.
Rankins, who turns 30 on April 2, was an unrestricted free agent after his lone season with the Houston Texans in 2023. He totaled 37 tackles, six sacks, nine tackles for loss and 10 quarterback hits in 15 games (all starts).
The New Orleans Saints selected Rankins with the 12th overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Louisville.
He has played for the Saints (2016-2020), New York Jets (2021-22) and Texans, totaling 228 tackles, 29.5 sacks, 43 tackles for loss, 68 QB hits, five forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 109 regular-season games (66 starts).
—Field Level Media
Why the UFC Released Undefeated Bantamweight Farid Basharat
Why the Milwaukee Brewers Are Built to Win the World Series
- Cowboys vs. Packers Prediction: Best Bet for Sunday Night Football
- UFC Edmonton Best Bets, Predictions and Fight Picks
- Rays vs. Guardians Game 4 Best Player Props Betting Picks
- College Football Week 8 Best Bets: Ohio State, Alabama and More
- Joaquin Buckley Plummets From -300 Favorite to Underdog at UFC Edmonton
- WNBA Finals Picks: Dream, Valkyries and Gabby Williams Best Bets
- UFC Vegas 122: 5 Underdogs Drawing Sharp Money This Weekend
