Texans Re-sign Sheldon Rankins, Strengthen Defense

0:00With the NFL today, March 9th, the Houston Texans have resigned defensive tackles Sheldon Rankins to a new two-year contract with over $12 million guaranteed. This deal keeps the 31-year-old veteran on the roster through the 27th season and secures a key piece of their strong defensive front. Before free agency starts, Rankins had a solid year-last season, playing all 17 games with 35 tackles, five tackles for loss, and three sex. He even scored on a defensive touchdown return in a win over the Jaguars that sparked a nine-game winning streak to close out the regular season. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move to maintain continuity on one of the league's top defensive lines. It pulls Rankins off the open market right before the legal tampering window opens on Monday, avoiding any bidding wars. This is the second big retention for the Texans ahead of free agency. It follows their three-year deal with offensive linemen Ed Ingram worth $37,500,000, showing

1:02a clear strategy to keep core players in place. With these moves locked in, Houston heads into the offseason with flexibility and a battle test to defense ready to build on last year's success. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, See the episode description. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, so L.I. SoleyPillow.com