Rankins and the Bengals agreed on a two-year, $26 million contract Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Rankins will officially head to Cincinnati after spending the 2023 campaign in Houston, recording 37 tackles, including 6.0 sacks, while also forcing a fumble and scoring a defensive touchdown over 15 games. The defensive tackle will create a formidable duo on the interior defensive line with B.J. Hill in 2024.
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Team
Cincinnati Bengals
Birthdate
4/2/1994 (30)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'2", 305 lbs
Draft Info
2016: Rd 1; Pk (NO)
Birthplace
Covington, GA, USA
Position
DT
College
Louisville
Experience
9th season
Career History
Houston Texans
2023-2024
(1 season)
New York Jets
2021-2023
(2 seasons)
New Orleans Saints
2016-2021
(5 seasons)
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Rankins and the Bengals agreed on a two-year, $26 million contract Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Rankins will officially head to Cincinnati after spending the 2023 campaign in Houston, recording 37 tackles, including 6.0 sacks, while also forcing a fumble and scoring a defensive touchdown over 15 games. The defensive tackle will create a formidable duo on the interior defensive line with B.J. Hill in 2024.
The Bengals are expected to sign Rankins on Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. Though not official yet, a deal between Rankins and Cincinnati seems to be close to done. He would immediately figure to play a significant role on the interior of a Bengals defensive line that's already loaded with talent.