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Saints tweak Sheldon Rankins contract, clear “4 million” in cap space

Sheldon Rankins, the starting defensive tackle and former first round pick, has readjusted his contract for the salary cap strapped Saints team. Tom Pelissero, NFL Network’s reputable reporter, announced this morning that New Orleans tweaked Sheldon Rankins contract and cleared up 4 million in cap space for 2020.

The #Saints tweaked DT Sheldon Rankins’ contract, adding two voidable years and clearing $4 million in 2020 salary cap space. He still is due about $7.7M this season and can be a free agent in March.