Reports: Jets, DT Sheldon Rankins reach two-year deal

[March 22, 2021]    The New York Jets and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins agreed to a two-year deal worth as much as $17 million, multiple outlets reported Sunday.

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) celebrates after a sack of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (not pictured) in the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Rankins was the No. 12 overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Saints. In New Orleans, he was plagued by injuries and appeared in just 63 regular-season games (33 starts) over five seasons.

Rankins, who turns 27 next month, has 116 career tackles (25 for loss), 17.5 sacks, 44 quarterback hits and one interception.

He broke his left fibula in training camp in 2016 and missed the first seven games of his rookie season. He also suffered a torn left Achilles in 2018 and a right ankle injury in 2019. Last season, he was slowed by a sprained MCL.

--Field Level Media

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