Sheldon Rankins released by Cincinnati Bengals

by Jordan Epp | Texans Correspondent | Fri, Feb 21st 12:49pm EST

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

We have released DT Sheldon Rankins.

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— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) February 21, 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.

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