Will Anderson Jr. played a big role in getting Sheldon Rankins to return to Houston after viral meningitis sidelined him in ...

Sheldon Rankins: "A lot of people don't know I was laying horizontal in a dark house for probably about (six weeks) before I could even sit up." ...

Here was the Sheldon Rankins he knew. He was feeling himself. He used Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan to prop himself off the ground and hit his customary post-sack shimmy.

Sheldon Rankins lost a season after dealing with viral meningitis and shingles in Cincinnati, but he's ready to respond after joining with the Texans ...

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) celebrates a tackle in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY ...

Houston Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) celebrates a touchdown after a fumble recovery during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 31 ...

Rankins will turn 30 next month and be on his third team in three seasons, but he’s been a consistent pass rusher inside. Rankins is No. 132 on Randy Mueller’s list of 150 free agents.

CINCINNATI — When Sheldon Rankins greeted Zac Taylor upon coming to Cincinnati to sign his new contract, he didn’t start with pleasantries or even, hey, thanks for the $26 million. He’s a ...

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) stretches during an NFL football training camp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Friday, August 21, 2020.

Sheldon Rankins is out 4-6 weeks with a dislocated elbow. Getty Images The Jets have stayed pretty healthy on defense this year, only losing linebacker Quincy Williams for two weeks to a sprained ...

Entering his third season, New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins is looking to build on what he's accomplished since entering the NFL and become a leader on the defense.

Sheldon Rankins playing for the Saints in 2020. Getty Images Rankins has battled injuries in each of the last two seasons with the Saints. Last year a knee sprain cost him four games. He ended up ...