Ravens Place Pro Bowl Defensive Tackle Nnamdi Madubuike on Injured Reserve
The Baltimore Ravens announced Tuesday that Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike has been placed on injured reserve, sidelining the key defensive player for at least the next four weeks. The move comes after Madubuike missed the team’s Week 3 loss to the Detroit Lions and was subsequently ruled out for this week’s contest against the Kansas City Chiefs.
This is a notable setback for the Ravens, who entered the season as a Super Bowl contender but now find themselves at 1-2 following a 224-yard rushing performance allowed by their defense in Madubuike’s absence.The 2020 third-round draft pick had emerged as one of the NFL’s premier interior defensive linemen, recording 13 sacks and earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2023, followed by a second consecutive Pro Bowl nod in 2024. He began the 2024 season wiht a sack in each of Baltimore’s first two games before sustaining his injury.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh expressed concern regarding the nature of Madubuike’s injury, stating he hadn’t received clearance to disclose whether it was long-term. Veteran John Jenkins and rookie Aeneas Peebles are expected to see increased playing time in Madubuike’s absence, with Cj okoye and Josh Tupou elevated from the practice squad to provide additional depth. However,the Ravens acknowledge filling the void left by a player of Madubuike’s caliber will be a considerable challenge.
