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

The Detroit Lions are facing questions about their depth along the defensive line heading into the 2025 season. Multiple key players are returning after significant injuries, while the team will also have to make decisions on pending free agents.

They’re a good group of guys.” And the Texans want to bolster both sides of the football in the trenches, definitely an offensive line in flux and coming off a rough season in pass protection, as well as a talented defensive line headlined by Pro Bowl defensive ends Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr.

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.

The Cincinnati Bengals are well on their way to shaping their roster for the upcoming season. The team on Monday released veteran guard Alex Cappa after three seasons. This comes on the heels of the Bengals also cutting defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins ahead of the NFL combine.

A massive influx of Cincinnati Bengals roster moves will kick off free agency for the team. The Bengals got started on this front with the release of Sheldon Rankins, then went quiet again—until Monday.

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,

Former New Orleans Saints first round draft pick Sheldon Rankins has been released after only one year with the Cincinnati Bengals:

The Cincinnati Bengals got the cap-saving moves started this week with the release of defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins. That, as projected for a while now, should only be the beginning. Those Bengals got a cap boost from Rankins' release and the reveal ...

More cuts are expected in the next week as the Bengals prepare for free agency to start. Cincinnati’s front office can start talking to players who are scheduled to become free agents on March 10 at noon ET until March 12 at 4 p.m. ET when the new league year begins.

Arguably the toughest of those choices came on Thursday afternoon, when the team granted Hendrickson permission to seek a trade. It came just hours after fellow defensive stalwart Sam Hubbard announced his retirement from the NFL,

In what feels like a recurring theme, the Cincinnati Bengals are dealing with offseason drama for another year. After the Bengals gave star defensive end Trey Hendrickson permission to seek a trade, some have wondered aloud how long they have until the team falls apart at the seams.