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.

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.

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.

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.

Bengals DT Sheldon Rankins is officially inactive for a Week 4 matchup with Carolina.

Fantasy Impact

Rankins was ruled out due to a hamstring injury, leaving the Bengals thin on the defensive line. Zachary Carter and Jay Tufele should see increased snaps against the Panthers.