Rankins (illness) is inactive for Sunday Night Football versus the Chargers. Rankins popped up on the injury report Sunday with an illness and he'll ultimately be forced to miss the contest as a result. In his absence, B.J. Hill and McKinnley Jackson will likely handle the bulk of snaps at defensive tackle against Los Angeles.
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Status
QUESTIONABLE - Illness - Not Specified Expected Return: 2024-12-01Latest Sheldon Rankins news
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
9 seasons
Career History
Cincinnati Bengals
2024-Present
(1 season)
Houston Texans
2023-2024
(1 season)
New York Jets
2021-2023
(2 seasons)
New Orleans Saints
2016-2021
(5 seasons)
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TOT 1.9SACK 0.2SOLO 1.4AST 0.5INT 0.0TFL 0.2
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Full season projectionsTOT 40.4SACK 8.5SOLO 22.7AST 17.7
Rankins (illness) is inactive for Sunday Night Football versus the Chargers. Rankins popped up on the injury report Sunday with an illness and he'll ultimately be forced to miss the contest as a result. In his absence, B.J. Hill and McKinnley Jackson will likely handle the bulk of snaps at defensive tackle against Los Angeles.
Rankins is questionable to suit up Sunday night versus the Chargers due to an illness. Rankins appears to have picked up an illness during the weekend, as he wasn't on the Bengals' injury report following the team's final practice Friday. The timing doesn't bode well for the defensive tackle's chance of suiting up Sunday, though it's not clear how under the weather Rankins is feeling. If he's unable to suit up against the Chargers, rookie McKinnley Jackson could see more than his usual allotment of defensive snaps.
Rankins (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles. Rankins upgraded to full participation in Friday's practice after logging limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday, so it appears he's moved past his hamstring injury. Expect the 30-year-old to start alongside B.J. Hill as part of the Bengals' top interior defensive linemen duo Sunday.
Rankins (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since getting hurt, Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com reports. Rankins was limited in his first practice back, as one would expect to happen. There's some hope that he can play Sunday night against the Giants. The Bengals have only had Rankins and B.J. Hill out there together in five of a possible 20 quarters this season.
Rankins (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens. As expected, Rankins has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss a third straight game. Kris Jenkins, Jay Tufele and Lawrence Guy remain candidates for extra snaps.
Rankins (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Rankins looks poised to miss a third consecutive game. The good news for the Bengals is it appears B.J. Hill (hamstring) is ready to return from injury, as he doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's AFC North tilt.
Rankins (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Rankins will miss his second consecutive contest, and fellow interior lineman B.J. Hill (hamstring) is doubtful to face Carolina after he also missed Week 3 versus Washington. Zachary Carter, Jay Tufele and rookie Kris Jenkins soaked up the majority of the snaps inside against the Commanders and will likely do the same this week.
Rankins (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Washington after not practicing Saturday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. Rankins was a DNP in all three practices this week, and his next chance at suiting up will be Week 4 against Carolina on Sept. 29. Fellow starting defensive tackle B.J. Hill (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game, and if he cannot play, then Zachary Carter and Jay Tufele will step into starting roles and man the Bengals' interior defensive line.
Rankins (hamstring) did not participate in Friday's practice session, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. Rankins has been held out of the first two practices of the week due to a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 2 against Kansas City. He's unlikely to suit up Monday against the Commanders unless he's able to practice in at least a limited capacity Saturday. Zachary Carter and Jay Tufele would be thrust into the starting defensive tackle roles if both Rankins and B.J. Hill (hamstring) are unable to play Monday.