While most attention this offseason resides on the offensive side, the Houston Texans still must shore up the defensive tackle position with three names hitting free agency. Sure, Houston could potentially entice defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins to return on a one-year deal following his release from the Cincinnati Bengals,

According to reports, a reunion between the Houston Texans and a standout defensive lineman could be in the works this offseason.

Like Alex Cappa before him, former Cincinnati Bengals veteran Sheldon Rankins didn't need long to find a new home after being released by the team. Rankins has returned to the Houston Texans in free agency,

It didn't take long for Sheldon Rankins to drum up big interest in free agency after his release by the Cincinnati Bengals. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, Rankins has interest from the Houston Texans and other teams now that he's back on the free-agent market.

Read the recent NFL news and rumors for fantasy football. The Houston Texans agreed to terms with free-agent defensive tackle Sheldon

The Texans are bringing back a familiar face for the 2025 season. Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins has agreed to a one-year deal with the AFC South champions. Dianna Russini of TheAthletic.com reports that it is worth $7 million.

The Houston Texans have begun signing their own free agents ahead of free agency next week. A look at who has re-signed so far.

The Texans are re-signing defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. on a two-year deal worth $9.5 million, according to KPRC2 Sports' Aaron Wilson. Edwards was expected to test free agency after a promising season in DeMeco Ryans' defense, but instead returns to Houston through 2026.

The Houston Texans acquire a former defender of their own through free agency after he spent the 2024 season with the Cincinnati Bengals.