Rankins, 31, started every game last season for the first time in his career since 2018. The veteran put up 35 tackles, with three sacks and a touchdown, during his 10th season (second with the Texans).
His 70.4 run defense grade ranked 17th out of 134 qualified defensive lineman last season, as the Texans continue to keep their monstrous defense from last season intact.
The team recently signed defensive end Danielle Hunter to a massive contract extension, traded for running back David Montgomery, and released running back Joe Mixon.