The Texans negotiated with Rankins, 30, last year during free agency and made a substantial offer, but were ultimately outbid by a few million dollars by the Cincinnati Bengals as they reached a two-year, $26 million contract with the former Louisville standout.

According to reports, a reunion between the Houston Texans and a standout defensive lineman could be in the works this offseason.

Houston will have decisions to make on the interior defensive line with Mario Edwards Jr. and Folorunso Fatukasi set to be free agents. Per Jonathan M.

According to multiple reports, the Houston Texans could be in line to replace a marquee starter in free agency this offseason.

Sheldon Rankins was an ideal fit for the Houston Texans' defense in 2023 as an anchor up the middle. Could a reunion be in the works in 2025? Rankins was released by the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday after one season.

The Houston Texans could certainly use some help on the interior of their defensive line, and an ideal option may have just became available for them: Sheldon R

Sheldon Rankins could be a possible target for Texans in free agency as team's priorities come into focus after NFL combine.

Looking for someone to strengthen their defensive line in 2023, the Houston Texans signed Sheldon Rankins to a one-year deal worth $10.5 million. A former New Orleans Saints and New York Jets ...

The Cowboys will want to consider whether or not Sheldon Rankins makes sense as a free agent target in a few weeks.

One of the Bengals' prized free agents from a year ago is no longer on the roster, as the team released defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins on Friday

Former #Texans DT Sheldon Rankins has been released by the #Bengals. Rankins signed a one-year deal with Houston in 2023, where he posted six sacks and a career high 29 solo tackles.