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Saints News, 9/6/16: Sheldon Rankins to Miss 8 Weeks; Geoff Schwartz Has Not Been Approached by Saints

With their line situation still questionable and other positions addressed, the Saints have moved Sheldon Rankins to IR, meaning he'll miss at least 8 weeks of the season. Geoff Schwartz has not been approached by New Orleans, and has talked to the Panthers and the Lions, among other teams.

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