sheldon rankins

Rankins left Sunday's game in the 2nd quarter with an ankle injury and didn't return.

Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins is getting closer to returning from injury to play for the New Orleans Saints.

With several players going to IR this week and Drew Brees underdoing surgery today, how does the rest of the team look in the health department?

One starter on the Saints injury report was upgraded to "full participant" at today's practice.

It appears Rankins' return to the football field is closer than many speculated.

New Orleans has picked up the 5th year option on Sheldon Rankins' deal, keeping him under contract with the Saints through 2020.