CINCINNATI -- One of the Cincinnati Bengals' prized free agents from a year ago is no longer on the roster, as the team released defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins on Friday.
Last offseason, Rankins signed a two-year deal worth $24.5 million. However, after playing in just seven games in the first season of that deal, Cincinnati opted to part ways with the veteran.
When Rankins signed with the team in 2024, he was projected to provide a big boost for Cincinnati's defensive line. The year before joining the Bengals, Rankins had six sacks with the Houston Texans.