Circumstances led Saints to draft for value more than need
The New Orleans Saints have added three new offensive players on the final day of the 2021 draft after taking defensive prospects in the first three roundsMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SHELDON RANKINS #98 - DEFENSIVE TACKLE - CINCINNATI BENGALS
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Saints mindful of holes beyond QB in first post-Brees draft
The first New Orleans Saints draft since the retirement of all-time leading NFL passer Drew Brees might not include a quarterbackAPRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DT Sheldon Rankins: ‘We Will Be Able to Turn This Thing Around’ Free-Agent Signing Gives Jets Depth and Versatility in Getting After the QB
APRIL 15, 2021 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
5 Things to Know About New Jets DL Sheldon Rankins He's the Latest Louisville Cardinal on Green & White Roster & He'll Play Anywhere, Even on Offense
MARCH 30, 2021 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
The real contract numbers for the Jets' free-agent signings: Tevin Coleman, Sheldon Rankins and more Updating the Jets' salary cap situation and the money they'll ultimately be required to pay out for their new free-agent additions.
MARCH 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The real contract numbers for the Jets' free-agent signings: Sheldon Rankins, Lamarcus Joyner and more Updating the Jets' salary cap situation and the money they'll ultimately be required to pay out for their new free-agent additions.
MARCH 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jets sign DE Curry, agree on deal with RB Coleman
The New York Jets added experience and depth on both sides of the ball with their latest moves in free agencyMARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NY Jets: Initial grade and analysis for the Sheldon Rankins signing The NY Jets made a sizable addition to their defensive line on Sunday reportedly agreeing to terms on a two-year, $17 million deal with defe...
MARCH 22, 2021 • THEJETPRESS.COM
Jets' Sheldon Rankins signing adds heft plus a small shake-up on defense Rankins has struggled recently with injuries, but when healthy, the defensive tackle is an elusive and agile 300-pounder.
MARCH 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
AP source: Jets agree to terms with former Saints DT Rankins
A person with direct knowledge of the deal said the New York Jets reached an agreement with former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins on a two-year dealMARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Report: Bengals made a run at free-agent DL Sheldon Rankins The Cincinnati Bengals made a run at a key free agent.
MARCH 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Jets to sign DT Sheldon Rankins to 2-year deal The Jets have signed defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins to a two-year deal, according to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
MARCH 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Links with Gang Green Rankins is signing a two-year contract with the Jets, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Rankins' contract is reportedly worth up to $17 million, a figure that likely includes multiple incentives. The 2016 first-round pick had a career-low 1.5 sacks with the Saints in 2020, and he's missed a combined 10 games over the last two seasons. Rankins will have every opportunity to bounce back with the Jets, though, where he'll anchor the interior defensive line alongside Quinnen Williams (neck).
MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cap constraints could limit Saints in free agency
Most of the New Orleans Saints' free agent signings this offseason are expected to be role players and backups because of the club's financial constraintsMARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Film Study With Sheldon Rankins, Free Agent Flying Under the Radar Queuing up a couple of plays from his five seasons in New Orleans, the first-round talent shows up—so do the little things you might miss.
MARCH 12, 2021 • SI.COM
Is Sheldon Rankins A Potential Free Agency Steal? Sheldon Rankins would be perfect for the Browns in a low risk scenario, and the OBR's Johnny Kinsley explains why they must consider the Sai...
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Unproductive 2020 campaign Rankins racked up 20 tackles (13 solo), 1.5 sacks and a pass defended across 12 regular-season games in 2020.
Impact Rankins missed at least four games for the second straight season, and though he saw his defensive snaps climb in 2020, he recorded a career-low 1.5 sacks. He's played all five seasons of his career with New Orleans, but it's unclear where he'll play in 2021, as Rankins is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
JANUARY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Signs point to Saints entering new era in 2021
Signs point to new era dawning for the New Orleans Saints, even if an opportunity remains to keep together much of the young core that has powered the club to four straight NFC Sou...JANUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Transcript - Sheldon Rankins Conference Call 1/18/21 | NFC Divisional Round 2020 New Orleans Saints Sheldon Rankins praises teammate Drew Brees and talks about the city of New Orleans after the divisional matchup against...
JANUARY 18, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Sheldon Rankins Praises Brees, Teammates, City of New Orleans after Playoffs
JANUARY 18, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Saints' Brees sees playoff clash with Brady's Bucs as fate
Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he envisioned a playoff matchup with Tom Brady and the Buccaneers since Brady decided to leave New England for Tampa Bay last springJANUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints' defensive line aims to disrupt Bucs' Brady once more
Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan says New Orleans' defensive line sees its ability to pressure Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady as a potentially decisive factor when the teams m...JANUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Health of key Saints players trending up at the right time
Saints quarterback Drew Brees likes the way the health of the roster is trending at the most crucial time of yearJANUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins now has positive playoff experience to remember with New Orleans Saints Finished with a sack and two tackles for loss in 21-9 victory over Chicago
JANUARY 11, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Records sack in win Rankins finished with two tackles (both solo), one sack and a tackle for a loss in the Saints' 21-9 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Impact Rankins was the only Saints defender to sack Mitchell Trubisky on the afternoon. He finished the 2020 season with just 1.5 sacks -- the lowest mark of his five-year career -- but he'll look to get back on track in this year's playoffs. His next chance to get to the quarterback will come in the NFC divisional round against Tom Brady and Tampa Bay.
JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
