New Orleans restructured DT Sheldon Rankins contract to the tune of converting $6 million of his guaranteed base salary to a bonus to clear $4 million in cap space, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Saturday morning. 

As we hurtle toward the 2020 NFL season, Adam Schein predicts which nine teams will boast the league's best defenses. Who earns the No. 1 spot: Derwin James' Chargers, Tre'Davious White's Bills or Nick Bosa's 49ers?

New Orleans Saints DL Saints Sheldon Rankins suffered a significant ankle injury in Sunday's loss to the 49ers, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports. Plus other news we're monitoring.

Week 5 is here! Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 13 Sunday games.

Week 4 was one for the road. Well, one for the road teams. Ten of 13 visitors came away with wins on Sunday, including the still-undefeated Chiefs and Patriots.

New Orleans Saints DT Sheldon Rankins is expected to make his 2019 season debut against the Dallas Cowboys. Plus other injuries we're monitoring ahead of the Week 4 games.

Week 4 is here! Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 13 Sunday games.

Week 3 is here! Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 14 Sunday games.

Week 2 is here! Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 14 Sunday games and the Monday night matchup.

Le'Veon Bell sat out practices this week and underwent an MRI for a shoulder issue. Jets coach Adam Gase said Bell will likely return Saturday ahead of Monday night's game against the Browns.

The Denver Broncos offensive line took a hit on Monday night when RT Ja'Wuan James left the game with a knee injury, but it won't be season-ending, according to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the Buccaneers. However, the free-agent acquisition will nit be placed on injured reserve.

Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco, along with Giants offensive lineman Nate Solder and a pair of Panthers restructured their contracts to provide their respective teams with added cap space.

Bucs WR Mike Evans missed practice Friday due to an illness, but Bruce Arians is hopeful it won't impact his status for Sunday's game vs. the Niners. Plus other injuries we're tracking.

Ahead of their season-opening clash against the Redskins, the Eagles placed their No. 1 wide receiver on the most recent injury report.

Lance Zierlein revisits the players selected in Round 1 of the 2016 NFL Draft, handing out grades for Jared Goff, Carson Wentz and the rest of the first-round picks based on their performance through three seasons.

Keep with the latest injury news during training camp Sunday, including an update on the status of New Orleans Saints DT Shelon Rankins (torn Achilles tendon).

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby is expected to start training camp on the physically unable to perform list, but being active Week 1 is still "a legit possibility," NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

When the New Orleans Saints open up against the Houston Texans on Sept. 9, they will be without a key defensive role player. David Onyemata has been suspended one game by the NFL.

After watching Marcus Davenport as a rookie, Willie McGinest is certain the Saints DE is just scratching the surface of his potential. Who else makes McGinest's list of young pass rushers poised to break out in 2019?

Is there any roster more stacked than the Dallas Cowboys outfit headlined by running back Ezekiel Elliott? Gil Brandt examines the 10 most talented teams in the NFL.

Marc Sessler assembles an all-star team made up of players under 25 -- including Saquon Barkley as part of a three-headed monster at RB and Joey Bosa bringing the edge-rushing heat.

Mitchell Trubisky is critical to the Chicago Bears' season, while Chris Godwin could be a 100-catch player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gregg Rosenthal identifies one key homegrown player for every NFC team heading into the 2019 NFL season.

The Saints declined the fifth-year option on cornerback Eli Apple ahead of Friday's league-wide deadline, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported.

The May 3 deadline is approaching for NFL teams to option the fifth year on rookie contracts for their 2016 first-round picks, and some clubs are getting out ahead of the pack.

Take a look at the Saints top defensive plays against the Atlanta Falcons on Thanksgiving night. New Orleans tallied nine sacks, a pair of interceptions and a goal line stand.

Watch the highlights from the Week 5 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New Orleans Saints.

NFL Network's Jane Slater discusses how the absence of defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins factors into the NFC Championship Game between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints.

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins gets carted off the field after a pass to Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah breaks down how the New Orleans Saints' defense came through in a big way vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14.

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins engulfs Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz for a big third-down sack and loss of 10 yards.

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins bull rushes Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith on third-and-goal.