Madubuike (neck) passed his physical and been removed from the active/PUP list.
His appearance on the field Wednesday marks Madubuike's first practice since suffering what was feared to be a career-threatening injury in Week 2 of the 2025 campaign, per Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun. Given the long layoff he's coming off, look for the edge rusher to be eased back into the mix, but barring any setbacks, Madubuike is poised to reclaim his key role on the Ravens' defensive line ahead of Week 1.
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Ravens' Nnamdi Madubuike: Could return soon
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Madubuike (neck) could be activated off Baltimore's active/PUP list soon, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Madubuike is closer to making his return after having sustained a season-ending neck injury last September. The 28-year-old is expected to resume his role as one of the team's starting defensive ends during the upcoming campaign.
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Ravens' Nnamdi Madubuike: Opening camp on PUP list
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Baltimore placed Madubuike (neck) on the active/PUP list Saturday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.
Madubuike missed most of last season due to a neck injury, and he ultimately underwent surgery this April. As such, the veteran defensive tackle is not yet ready to practice. There's been optimism that Madubuike will be able to play in 2026, but a timeline for his return is hazy.
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said Thursday to Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore that "everything seems to be pointing in the right direction" as Madubuike (neck) progresses in his rehab, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
DeCosta didn't specify any specific change in timeline or availability for Madubuike with training camp approaching, but he did note that the standout defensive tackle's recovery is "a little bit more unclear" than that of Teddye Buchanan (ACL). Madubuike is recovering from surgery undergone in April to address a neck injury.
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Ravens' Nnamdi Madubuike: Progressing in rehab from surgery
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Coach Jesse Minter said Wednesday that Madubuike is "trending in a great direction" as he rehabs from the surgery he underwent in April to address a lingering neck injury, NFL.com reports.
Minter said that Madubuike was even participating in a limited fashion during the Ravens' offseason program, but there is still not a timeline for his full return to the practice field. Until he's fully healthy again, veteran free-agent acquisition Calais Campbell and 2025 sixth-rounder Aeneas Peebles could get more reps with the first team on the defensive line.
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Ravens' Nnamdi Madubuike: Hopes to play in 2026
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Madubuike underwent neck surgery last week, and the Ravens are optimistic he will be able to play in 2026, Jamison Hensley of ESPN reports.
The 28-year-old edge rusher suffered what was feared to be a career-threatening injury in Week 2 of the 2025 campaign, but he may have avoided a worst-case scenario. Earlier in April, Baltimore's director of strength and conditioning Scott Elliott confirmed that Madubuike has been participating in the team's voluntary workout program. Madubuike is one of the pillars of the Ravens' defensive front and has totaled a team-high 69 QB hits since entering the league in 2020.
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Ravens' Nnamdi Madubuike: Heads to IR
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Madubuike (neck) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Madibuike was unable to practice all week and had already been ruled out for the Week 4 matchup against the Lions due to a neck issue. He'll now be forced to miss Baltimore's next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in a Week 8 contest against the Dolphins. This is a huge loss for the Ravens' defense, as Madubuike tallied 99 total tackles, including 19.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles in 34 regular-season games from 2023 to 2024. In his absence, Aeneas Peebles projects to start on Baltimore's defensive line.
Madubuike (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
It'll be the second straight game that Madubuike will miss due to a neck injury that he likely picked up during the Ravens' Week 2 win over the Browns. Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters Wednesday that Madubuike's injury is a long-term concern, which could mean an IR stint for the 2020 third-rounder. John Jenkins will continue to see additional snaps on the defensive line for as long as Madubuike is out of action.
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Ravens' Nnamdi Madubuike: DNP again Friday
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Madubuike (neck) did not practice Friday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Madubuike has logged back-to-back DNPs to open the practice week for Baltimore. The veteran defensive tackle will have one more chance to see the practice field Saturday ahead of Monday night's game against the Lions.
Madubuike (ankle) logged a limited practice Thursday.
Madubuike popped up on the injury report Wednesday and was unable to practice, so his limited session Thursday is a step in the right direction. His participation Friday should shed further light on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Browns.
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Ravens' Nnamdi Madubuike: Misses practice Wednesday
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Madubuike (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Madubuike popped up on the injury report with an ankle injury Wednesday, ultimately missing practice as a result. The defensive lineman will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Browns.
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Ravens' Nnamdi Madubuike: Records sack in SNF loss
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Madubuike recorded six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Ravens' loss to the Bills on Sunday night.
Madubuike played 69 percent of Baltimore's defensive snaps against Buffalo. The big defensive tackle is coming off a 2024 season in which he recorded 43 tackles (21 solo), including 6.5 sacks, across 17 regular-season starts. He's gone to two straight Pro Bowls and was a second-team All-Pro selection in 2023.
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Ravens' Nnamdi Madubuike: Earns Pro Bowl nod in 2024
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Madubuike played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 43 tackles (21 solo), including 6.5 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble.
Madubuike earned a four-year, $98 million contract extension in March of 2024 after earning second-team All-Pro honors for his production during the 2023 regular season, during which he logged a career-high 13.5 sacks across 17 games. Madubuike's stat output was down across the board for the 2024 campaign, but he played well enough to be named to the AFC Pro Bowl roster along with eight other Ravens players. Madubuike and Broderick Washington project to be Baltimore's starting defensive ends for the 2025 campaign.
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Ravens' Nnamdi Madubuike: Ready to go against Cleveland
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Madubuike (illness) does not have an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Browns.
Madubuike was unable to practice Tuesday due to an illness, but he was able to avoid an injury tag for Saturday's regular-season finale after logging a full practice Thursday. The 2020 third-round pick has logged 11 tackles (five solo), including 1.5 sacks, in the three games since the Ravens' Week 14 bye.
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Ravens' Nnamdi Madubuike: Monster performance in win
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Madubuike recorded five tackles (three solo), including 3.0 sacks, and a forced fumble during Thursday's 35-34 win versus the Bengals.
Amazingly, Madibuike's full impact on Baltimore's win in Week 10 didn't completely register in the box score - his three sacks came among seven pressures, the most he's recorded in a single game in his career. He's still one of the league's best interior pass rushers heading into a Week 11 date at Pittsburgh.
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Ravens' Justin Madubuike: Receives franchise tag
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The Ravens officially placed the franchise tag on Madubuike on Tuesday.
Madubuike will earn $22.1 million in guaranteed money for the 2024 campaign if he plays on the franchise tag, but he and Baltimore have until mid-July to continue negotiating a long-term deal. The 2020 third-round pick is coming off a breakout season in which he racked up 38 tackles, 13.0 sacks and two forced fumbles across 17 regular-season games, while earning his first Pro Bowl nod. In his previous three seasons combined, Madubuike had totaled 8.5 sacks.
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Ravens' Justin Madubuike: Franchise tag candidate
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General manager Eric DeCosta said Tuesday that Madubuike will likely receive the Ravens' franchise tag if the team and the defensive tackle aren't able to come to an agreement on an extension before March 5, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Madubuike enjoyed a breakout 2023 campaign in which he set career highs with 38 tackles, 13.0 sacks and two forced fumbles while earning his first Pro Bowl trip. Though the 25-year-old appears unlikely to reach the open market, he would be considered one of the best options available at any position if he were to become a free agent.
Madubuike has entered the concussion protocol following Sunday's win over the Chargers.
Madubuike recorded half a sack during Sunday's primetime matchup but apparently sustained a concussion and will have several steps to clear before he can return to action. However, he'll have additional time to recover since the Ravens have a Week 13 bye before facing the Rams on Dec. 10.
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Ravens' Justin Madubuike: Activated from COVID-19 list
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The Ravens activated Madubuike (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Madubuike was placed on the COVID-19 list last week and was unavailable for Sunday's loss to the Bengals. However, he should reclaim his starting role for Sunday's Week 17 matchup against the Rams.
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Ravens' Justin Madubuike: Goes to COVID list
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The Ravens placed Madubuike (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
This marks Madubuike's second bout on the COVID list in as many seasons. It's unclear if he tested positive for the virus or merely was a close contact of Jaylon Ferguson (illness), but Madubuike isn't likely to be out there Sunday in Detroit. Both Justin Houston (undisclosed) and Brandon Williams (undisclosed) are in the same boat as Madubuike.
