Sheldon Rankins Agrees to Two-Year, $12M Guaranteed to Stay in Houston

Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins has agreed to a two-year contract to remain with the Houston Texans. The deal for the 31-year-old veteran includes $12 million in guaranteed money. Rankins was a durable presence for Houston in 2025, starting all 17 games and recording 35 tackles, five tackles for loss, and 3.0 sacks while playing 60 percent of the team's defensive snaps. A former first-round pick, Rankins continues his career in Houston after previous stints with the Saints, Jets, and Bengals.