Free agency: Bengals introduce defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins

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The Bengals introduced the team's newest defensive tackle at a press conference on Monday morning. Unrestricted free agent Sheldon Rankins signed a two-year contract with the Bengals. Rankins attended the University of Louisville and has been in the NFL for nine years. In 2016, he was the New Orleans Saints' first-round draft pick. He played with the Saints for five seasons. Rankins also played two seasons with the New York Jets and in 2023 he was with the Houston Texans. In total, Rankins has played in 109 regular-season games, starting in 66. Some of his other stats include: 228 tackles 29.5 sacks Five forced fumbles Three fumble recoveries Three passes deflected One interception Cincinnati also made several moves earlier in the week. Here are some of Cincinnati's latest acquisitions and departures:New signings: Safety Vonn Bell one-year, $6 million Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins two-year, $26 million Running back Zack Moss two-year, $8 million Tight end Mike Gesicki one-year, $3.25 million Safety Geno Stone two-year, $15 millionKey departures: Defensive tackle DJ Reader signs with the Lions Running back Joe Mixon traded to Texans Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie signs with Titans Offensive tackle Jonah Williams signs with Cardinals Safety Nick Scott releasedExtensions: Linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither one-year, $3 million Tight end Drew Sample three-year, $10.5 million Guard Cody Ford one-year, $1.35 million Running back Trayveon Williams one-year deal Tight end Tanner Hudson one-year dealRead More: Ted Karras, hundreds of Bengals fans get Cincy Hat logo tattooed for 'St. Tatty's Day'Free agency: Vonn Bell returns to Bengals; DJ Readers signs elsewhereESPN: Tee Higgins requests a trade; 'disappointed' in lack of long-term deal

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