Nnamdi Madubuike: Everything you need to know

Madubuike underwent neck surgery mid-April and there is optimism he will be able to retake the field during the 2026 season, Jamison Hensley of ESPN reports. Madubuike suffered what was feared to potentially be a career-threatening injury in Week 2 of the 2025 campaign, so to see increased optimism after his recent surgery represents tremendous news for the Ravens. 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. The 28-year-old DT is the pillar of the Ravens' defensive front and has totaled a team-high 69 QB hits since entering the league in 2020.

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 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.