Nnamdi Madubuike Injury News & Updates

Head coach Jon Harbaugh told reporters Monday that Madubuike (neck) won't return this season, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

The 27-year-old defensive lineman was placed on injured reserve prior to the Ravens' Week 4 loss to the Chiefs due to a neck injury, and it now appears he'll be sidelined for the remainder of the season. The loss of Madubuike is huge for a Ravens defense that's struggled this season, as he posted 99 total tackles, including 19.5 sacks, over his last two full seasons. Aeneas Peebles is expected to serve as one of Baltimore's top defensive ends while Madubuike remains sidelined.

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 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.

Coach John Harbaugh said Saturday that Madubuike (neck) will be out for Monday night's game against the Lions.

Per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, when asked whether Madubuike is a candidate for IR, Harbaugh said "I can't really comment on it right now. I don't know enough to say." The defensive lineman's status is thus cloudy beyond Week 3, a context that represents a concern in terms of Baltimore's pass rush in the coming weeks.

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) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

The veteran defensive lineman upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to a full practice session Friday, suggesting he's moved past his ankle injury in time to face Cleveland on Sunday. Madubuike made plays for Baltimore's defense in a Week 1 loss to the Bills, recording six total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across 53 defensive snaps. He's expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks in Week 2.

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.

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.

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 tackles 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.

Madubuike played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 43 tackles (21 solo), including 6.5 sacks, one pass defenses and one forced fumble.

Madubuike earned a four-year, $98 million contract extension in March of 2024 after earning a spot on the Second-Team All-Pro 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.

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.

Madubuike (illness) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Madubuike appears to be trending toward playing in Saturday's matchup against the Browns, as he upgraded from a DNP on Tuesday to a limited session Wednesday. The Texas A&M product has appeared in all 16 of Baltimore's regular-season games thus far, recording 39 total tackles, including 6.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. If Madubuike is unable to suit up in Week 18, expect Brent Urban to see increased snaps with the Ravens' first-team defense.

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.

Madubuike agreed to a four-year, $98 million deal with the Ravens on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Baltimore placed the franchise tag on Madubuike less than a week ago, but the two sides have now come to a long-term extension. The 26-year-old defensive lineman is coming off the best season of his career, recording 56 total tackles, including 13.0 sacks, while also forcing two fumbles and receiving second-team All-Pro honors in 2023. Madubuike is now the second-highest paid interior defensive lineman in the NFL with a $24.5 million annual salary, and he's expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing offenses for years to come.

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.

Madubuike will probably receive the franchise tag if he can not agree on a contract extension before the start of free agency, according to general manager Eric DeCosta, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Madubuike enjoyed a breakout 2023 campaign, that saw him record career highs with 38 tackles, 13 sacks and two forced fumbles while earning Pro Bowl honors. Although it appears the 25-year-old is unlikely to hit the open market, he'd be considered one of the best options available at any position, in free agency.

Madubuike had a breakout regular season in 2023 with 13.0 sacks to go with 56 total tackles over 17 games.

The Texas A&M product picked a good time to have the best year of his career as he emerged as one of the best pass-rushers in football despite playing defensive end in a 3-4 scheme. Only Trey Hendrickson, Maxx Crosby, Aidan Hutchinson and Myles Garrett registered more sacks as a defensive end than Madubuike, and all four of those players play in a 4-3 scheme. Madubuike's ability to collapse the pocket and rush the passer from his spot on the defensive line has been invaluable, and he is a big part of why the Ravens defense has been among the league's best this season. Madubuike and the Ravens host the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.

Madubuike recorded five tackles (two solo) including a sack in Sunday's 56-19 win versus the Dolphins.

Madubuike registered in the sack column for the 12th time in his last 13 games Sunday, extending an extraordinary run for a 300-pound defensive lineman. He's tied for eighth in the NFL in sacks going into Week 18, but it's possible Baltimore could opt to rest the big man Saturday with the top seed in the AFC already locked up.

Madubuike recorded one solo tackle, which was a sack, in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Jaguars.

Madubuike extended his sack streak in Week 15, securing at least 0.5 sacks in 11 games in a row. He was able bring down Trevor Lawrence in the fourth quarter, stripping him of the football in the process, a fumble which was a recovered by teammate Patrick Queen. Madubuike is now up to 45 tackles, including 12 sacks, while forcing two fumbles over 14 contests in 2023.

Madubuike had seven tackles (five solo), including one sack, in Sunday's 37-31 win over the Rams.

Madubuike extended his streak of at least 0.5 sacks to 10 games when he got to Matthew Stafford late in the first quarter for an eight-yard loss. He's already registered career highs in tackles (44) and sacks (11) in his fourth year in the NFL and is a large reason the Ravens lead the league with 49 sacks.

Madubuike (concussion) was a full participant in Friday's practice and carries no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.

Madubuike sustained a concussion in Week 12 against the Chargers. He took advantage of the bye week and logged back-to-back full practices this week. Madubuike will start at defensive end alongside Broderick Washington.

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.

Madubuike tallied three tackles (all solo), including one sack, against the Bengals in Thursday's 34-20 Week 11 victory.

Madubuike has picked up at least a half-sack in eight straight games dating back to Week 4, and he's up to a career-best 9.5 sacks on the campaign. That total places him in a tie for fourth in the NFL. Madubuike has emerged as a solid IDP option this season, as the 9.5 sacks are more than the 8.5 he compiled over his first three campaigns combined.

Madubuike recorded five tackles (four solo) including two sacks in Sunday's 24-16 win over the Titans.

Madubuike registered in the sack column for the third consecutive game in Week 6, advancing his season total in that category to 4.5. He has started his contract year strong and will look to stay hot in Week 7 versus Jared Goff and the Lions.

Madubuike finished with seven tackles (five solo), including one sack, in a 17-9 victory versus the Falcons on Saturday.

Madubuike tallied his highest single-game tackle total this season and recorded his first sack since Week 8. His 36 stops on the campaign are tied for his career-best mark, and he's already set a professional high with 4.5 sacks.

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.

Madubuike (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday. Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

Madubuike is the latest Raven to end up on the COVID list. With Calais Campbell's (thigh) status for Sunday against the Bengals also up in the air, the Ravens could be light on the defensive line. Madubuike could get cleared in time for Sunday if he is vaccinated and able to produce two negative tests more than 24 hours apart.

The Ravens activated Madubuike off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Madubuike was deemed a closed contact to Jaylon Ferguson -- who tested positive for the virus -- and was sidelined for Sunday's contest against the Lions. The 23-year-old played 53 defensive snaps and recorded two tackles during the first two weeks of the season. He will likely be available against the Broncos in Week 4.

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 and Brandon Williams are in the same boat as Madubuike.

Madubuike injured his leg during Saturday's scrimmage, Daniel Oyefusi of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Madubuike was apparently getting his leg stretched out Saturday, indicating a possible soft-tissue injury. The rookie third-round pick will likely serve in a reserve role this year, but in the meantime, Justin Ellis and Chauncey Rivers are due for an uptick in reps while Madubuike rehabs.