New Orleans Saints rookie defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (leg, I.R.) will practice Wednesday.
Rankins isn't eligible to play until Week 9, but he's healthy after fracturing his fibula in August. All signs point to Rankins being New Orleans' designated-for-return player from injured reserve. Any help on defense will be a boost.
The Saints' defense is 30th in the NFL in schedule-adjusted Defensive Net Expected Points per play.
Source: Rotoworld.com