Sheldon Rankins Injury: Updates on Saints DT’s Leg and Return

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New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins suffered what is believed to be a broken fibula during Monday’s practice and will need surgery. It is uncertain when he will be able to return.

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Latest on Rankins’ Timeline for Return Monday, Aug. 15

Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Rankins will undergo surgery and is “likely” to be sidelined “about six weeks.” citing a source. Schefter also spoke to another source who quoted a six-to-eight week timeline for his return.

Nick Underhill of the Advocate previously reported the injury is “not believed to be season-ending.”

Rankins Reportedly Has Broken Leg  Monday, Aug. 15

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network …

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