Sheldon Rankins Stays with Texans on Two-Year Deal

0:00For the NFL, it's March 9th, here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Houston Texans have locked in one of their key defensive players. Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins agree to a two-year contract to stay with the team right before free agency kicked off. The deal comes with $12 million guaranteed, according to reports from NFL media. Rankins put up solid numbers last season, starting all 17 games for Houston. He racked up 35 total tackles, including five tackles for loss, nine quarterback hits, and three sacks. He saw the feel for 60% of the team's defensive snaps. This move helped shore up the Texans defensive line after a strong year from Rankins. At 31 years old, he's proven reliable in the trenches, giving the team continuity heading into next season. Rankins brings a ton of experience to the roster. A first round pick back in the 2016 draft, he's appeared in 133 games with 90 starts across

1:00Stints with the Saints, Jets, Bingles, and now Texans. With free agency underway, expect more moves from Houston to build around their young core. This signing keeps their defense tough and experienced. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. You know what is better than earbuds in bed? No earbuds at all. So L.I. SoleyPillow.com