The New Orleans Saints have reportedly picked up defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins' fifth-year option, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Rankins, who is entering the final year of his four-season rookie deal, played an integral part in the Saints' 13-3 season with 40 tackles and eight sacks.
The 25-year-old has been a full-time starter at defensive tackle for New Orleans since the beginning of the 2017 season.
He suffered a torn Achilles during the 2018 divisional round against the Philadelphia Eagles. Per Nick Underhill of the Advocate, he is expected to miss the beginning of the 2019 season.