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Sheldon Rankins

DT - Houston Texans

  • 6' 2"
  • 305 lbs
  • Age 32
  • Louisville
Drafted: 2016 #12 (1st Rd. by NO)
Rostered In ~0.5% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Draft Rank (ECR)
N/A
Best / Worst
N/A / N/A

Availability



Sheldon Rankins signs new two-year deal with Texans

The Texans and DT Sheldon Rankins have agreed to a new two-year deal that includes $12 million guaranteed.

Fantasy Impact

Rankins will remain a key part of a dominant Texans defensive line. He totaled three sacks and one fumble recovery in his first season in Houston last year.

Ari Koslow4 weeks ago
Sheldon Rankins signs with Texans

The Texans signed Sheldon Rankins to a one-year deal.

Fantasy Impact

Rankins can earn up to $7 million in the deal. He was released by the Bengals last month after signing a two-year deal with them last offseason.

Ari Koslow1 year ago
Sheldon Rankins released by Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals are releasing DT Sheldon Rankins, clearing $9.6 million in cap space for 2025.

Fantasy Impact

Rankins was brought in after the Bengals parted ways with DJ Reader in free agency, who signed with the Detroit Lions. Hoping to replace his loss, the Bengals gave more money and more guarantees to Rankins. However, he ended the year with just one sack, one tackle for loss, and just six run stops (all career-low marks). He will be a free agent after one season in Cincinnati.

Sheldon Rankins placed on NFI list

The Bengals placed Sheldon Rankins on the non-football injury list.

Fantasy Impact

Rankins has been sidelined with an illness and he'll be out at least four more weeks. He recorded one sack over seven starts this season for the Bengals.

Ari Koslow1 year ago
Sheldon Rankins (illness) ruled out for Week 15

Sheldon Rankins has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Fantasy Impact

Rankins was unable to practice all week. He will be sidelined due to an illness.

Ari Koslow1 year ago