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.

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 need to improve their defense line this offseason, which is why they should be putting in a call to the Atlanta Falcons for a $35 million defender who could be available.

The Cincinnati Bengals got the roster trimming started early this offseason ahead of free agency. There, Cincinnati got cap relief with the cuts of Alex Cappa ($8 million) and Sheldon Rankins ($9.5 million).