Overview

• Sheldon Rankins signed a two-year, $24.5 million deal with the Bengals in 2024 but played only seven games due to injuries and illness.
• Rankins recorded one sack, 18 tackles, and one quarterback hit during his brief stint in Cincinnati.
• The Bengals will save $9.6 million in salary cap space with the release, while incurring a $2 million dead cap hit.
• Injuries, including a hamstring issue, and a viral illness sidelined Rankins for 10 games, leading to his placement on the non-football injured reserve list in Week 18.
• The Bengals are focusing on reshaping their roster as they prepare for potential contract extensions for key players like Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson.