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With Nnamdi Madubuike's sack, Ravens now have more sacks (4) than completions allowed (3) against Deshaun Watson and the Browns
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Oct 18 Jamison Hensley (X) Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike: “We’re going to grow from this.”
- Oct 18 Jamison Hensley (X) Trey Hendrickson ends that third-quarter drive with a sack of Deshaun Watson. Ravens now have five sacks and eight QB hits with 2:32 left in the third quarter: Here are the sacks: Trey Hendrickson: 1 Calais Campbell: 1 Keyon Martin: 1 Nnamdi Madubuike: 0.5 Tavius Robinson: 0.5
- Oct 18 Jamison Hensley (X) With Nnamdi Madubuike's sack, Ravens now have more sacks (4) than completions allowed (3) against Deshaun Watson and the Browns
- Ravens DL Nnamdi Madubuike has been fined $17,911 for a hip-drop tackle last Sunday against Falcons RB Brian Robinson.
- Ravens DL coach Lou Esposito in Nnamdi Madubuike: “His work ethic is second to none.” He said Madubuike texts him before 6 am with different play clips and questions.
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Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike said he doesn’t want to be the same player before his neck injury. He wants to be an even better player.
4 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 14 Jamison Hensley (X) Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike on whether there is any advantage to having familiarity with Browns coach Todd Monken, who had previously been the Ravens offensive coordinator for three years+1
- Oct 14 Jamison Hensley (X) Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike said he doesn’t want to be the same player before his neck injury. He wants to be an even better player.
- Oct 14 Jamison Hensley (X) Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike said there will be an emphasis to contain Deshaun Watson and keep him in the pocket
- Oct 14 Jamison Hensley (X) Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is not scheduled for his usual Wednesday media session. It will be DT Nnamdi Madubuike, OT Roger Rosengarten and S Malaki Starks talking before practice. Media viewing for today's practice will be 1:10PM, and coach Jesse Minter will speak after practice around 3PM.
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Minter declined to provide injury updates last night, but several Ravens were pretty banged up, particularly along the DL. Travis Jones and Broderick Washington left game w/injuries. Nnamdi Madubuike also looked like a guy who played 53 snaps in just his third game in over a year.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 12 Jeff Zrebiec (unofficial mirror bot, Bluesky) Could be interesting week on injury/recovery front. Is Lamar Jackson ready to go? Can Trey Hendrickson return? Will Cam Jurgens clear concussion protocol in time to play Sunday? Also, WR Ja'Kobi Lane and CB TJ Tampa are eligible to return to practice this week if they are able. · Quoting Jeff Zrebiec: Minter declined to provide injury updates last night, but several Ravens were pretty banged up, particularly along the DL. Travis Jones and Broderick Washington left game w/injuries. Nnamdi Madubuike also looked like a guy who played 53 snaps in just his third game in over a year.
- Oct 12 Jeff Zrebiec (unofficial mirror bot, Bluesky) Minter declined to provide injury updates last night, but several Ravens were pretty banged up, particularly along the DL. Travis Jones and Broderick Washington left game w/injuries. Nnamdi Madubuike also looked like a guy who played 53 snaps in just his third game in over a year.
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Ravens Grades & Snap Counts: Trenton Simpson Is Making His Dreams a Reality
Vega Ioane gets high marks in first start at center. Nnamdi Madubuike keeps building. Lamar Jackson was spectacular before his injury.
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Nnamdi Madubuike factored in that fourth-and-goal stop for the Ravens defense.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 4 Jamison Hensley (X) Ravens Nnamdi Madubuike on the state of the defense
- Oct 4 Jeff Zrebiec (unofficial mirror bot, Bluesky) Nnamdi Madubuike factored in that fourth-and-goal stop for the Ravens defense.
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Ravens Grades & Snap Counts: Nnamdi Madubuike Has a Strong Return
Zay Flowers was extremely effective with his limited snaps. The Ravens got Chidobe Awuzie move involved in cornerback rotation. Left tackle Carson Vinson gets solid grade in his first career start.
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Not active for Ravens
QB Joe Fagnano (emergency No. 3)
WR Elijah Sarratt
LT Ronnie Stanley (toe)
ILB Carl Jones
DL Aeneas Peebles
S K'Von Wallace
So Ravens will have Flowers and both Nnamdi Madubuike and Teddye Buchanan make their season debuts.
4 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 27 Jeff Zrebiec (unofficial mirror bot, Bluesky) I don't know how many snaps he'll play, but Nnamdi Madubuike is working with the starting defense in warmups.
- Sep 27 Ravens Team Site Nnamdi Madubuike, Zay Flowers Playing vs. Cowboys in Brazil
- Sep 27 Jamison Hensley (X) Ravens inactives vs. the Cowboys: OT Ronnie Stanley (toe) FS K’Von Wallace ILB Carl Jones WR Elijah Sarratt DT Aeneas Peebles QB Joe Fagnano (3rd QB) WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) is officially ACTIVE after being a game-time decision. DT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) is active for the first time since Sept. 14, 2025 -- a span of 378 days. Carson Vinson, a fifth-round pick from last season, is expected to replace Stanley at left tackle in his first NFL start.
- Sep 27 Jeff Zrebiec (unofficial mirror bot, Bluesky) Not active for Ravens QB Joe Fagnano (emergency No. 3) WR Elijah Sarratt LT Ronnie Stanley (toe) ILB Carl Jones DL Aeneas Peebles S K'Von Wallace So Ravens will have Flowers and both Nnamdi Madubuike and Teddye Buchanan make their season debuts.
- Sep 27 Jeff Zrebiec (unofficial mirror bot, Bluesky) Nnamdi Madubuike warming up for his first game in over a year.
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With no injury designation, Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike is in line to play his first game since Sept. 14, 2025 -- a span of 378 days.
Madubuike injured his neck in Week 2 of last season and underwent neck surgery in April.
As Madubuike put it Thursday: "It has been one unique journey."
Cleared Surgery
8 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 25 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Good news for the Ravens: Star DT Nnamdi Madubuike will return to the field for the first time since his neck injury.
- Sep 25 Jeff Zrebiec (unofficial mirror bot, Bluesky) Nnamdi Madubuike has no injury designation for Sunday’s game vs. Cowboys, suggesting he’s good to go. LT Ronnie Stanley (toe) has been ruled out. WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) is questionable. ILB Teddye Buchanan (knee) also has no game designation and is in line to make season debut.+1
- Sep 25 Jamison Hensley (X) With no injury designation, Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike is in line to play his first game since Sept. 14, 2025 -- a span of 378 days. Madubuike injured his neck in Week 2 of last season and underwent neck surgery in April. As Madubuike put it Thursday: "It has been one unique journey."
- Sep 25 Mike Garafolo (X) Nnamdi Madubuike is good to go for the #Ravens. Set to play in his first game in over a calendar year. · Quoting Mike Garafolo: #Ravens WR Zay Flowers questionable after a limited practice. T Ronnie Stanley is out.
- Sep 25 Jamison Hensley (X) Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. He was limited in today's walkthrough in Rio. OT Ronnie Stanley (toe) has been ruled out. Carson Vinson is expected to start his first carer at left tackle. Big news: No injury designation for DT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck), who is in line to play his first game in over a year.
- Sep 25 Jamison Hensley (X) During Ravens' media session in Rio, coach Jesse Minter was asked about the availability for WR Zay Flowers (hamstring), OT Ronnie Stanley (toe) and DT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) for Sunday's game: "With Ronnie, that may go all the way up [to game time] or we may decide here soon. I'm not sure," Minter said. "We'll look at that as soon as we get back." Minter added, "I feel like a lot of the other guys have a real opportunity to maybe help us in the game. So I'm excited about that."
- Sep 25 Jeff Zrebiec (unofficial mirror bot, Bluesky) Asked about Zay Flowers, Ronnie Stanley and Nnamdi Madubuike’s availability Sunday, Minter said Stanley’s status could go all the way until game time. He sounded more optimistic on other two.
- Sep 25 Jeff Zrebiec (unofficial mirror bot, Bluesky) Nnamdi Madubuike
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Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) fully participated in his 2nd straight practice, which is a good sign for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Madubuike hasn't played in a game since Sept. 14, 2025.
WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) did not practice again. He’s trending toward missing his 2nd straight game.
ILB Teddye Buchanan had full participation for a 2nd consecutive day.
Starting right guard John Simpson was upgraded to a full participant on Thursday.
Safety Malaki Starks remains limited with a hamstring injury.
9 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 24 Pro Football Talk Nnamdi Madubuike: Return to lineup against Cowboys "in the ballpark"
- Sep 24 Jeremy Fowler (X) Madubuike is making the trip to Brazil, and coming off two straight full practices, he appears poised to play for the first time in 12-plus months. · Quoting Jamison Hensley: Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) fully participated in his 2nd straight practice, which is a good sign for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Madubuike hasn't played in a game since Sept. 14, 2025. WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) did not practice again. He’s trending toward missing his 2nd straight game. ILB Teddye Buchanan had full participation for a 2nd consecutive day. Starting right guard John Simpson was upgraded to a full participant on Thursday. Safety Malaki Starks remains limited with a hamstring injury.
- Sep 24 Ravens Team Site Nnamdi Madubuike Talks About Whether He's Ready to Make His Debut
- Sep 24 Jamison Hensley (X) Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) fully participated in his 2nd straight practice, which is a good sign for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Madubuike hasn't played in a game since Sept. 14, 2025. WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) did not practice again. He’s trending toward missing his 2nd straight game. ILB Teddye Buchanan had full participation for a 2nd consecutive day. Starting right guard John Simpson was upgraded to a full participant on Thursday. Safety Malaki Starks remains limited with a hamstring injury.
- Sep 24 Jamison Hensley (X) Pro Bowl DT Nnamdi Madubuike was asked if there is any milestone mentally or physically that he needs to hit in order to play on Sunday or does he feel he's already there: "I'm in the ballpark," Madubuike said. “Every single day, I'm just getting better and just feeling better. I'm on my way."
- Sep 24 Jamison Hensley (X) Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike on whether he anticipates playing Sunday against the Cowboys: “We’ll see.” Madubuike hasn’t played in a game since Sept. 14, 2025, because of a neck injury. He said he’s in a “good place.”
- Sep 24 Jamison Hensley (X) Here is more of Nnamdi Madubuike as the Pro Bowl defensive tackle nears his return
- Sep 24 Jamison Hensley (X) A look at Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike on Thursday
- Sep 24 Jamison Hensley (X) When Ravens DC Anthony Weaver saw DT Nnamdi Madubuike playing with “some comfort” in Wednesday’s practice, he went up to Madubuike and gave him the Jerry Maguire line: “You complete me.” It sure looks like Madubuike will be making his 2026 debut Sunday against the Cowboys. He has not played in over a year because of a neck injury.
- Sep 24 Jamison Hensley (X) Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver on the comeback of DT Nnamdi Madubuike, who was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice: “He looks like the Nnamdi I’ve always known.”
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Nnamdi Madubuike was limited all last week and didn’t play. The #Ravens’ DT was a full go today and sounds like he’s on track to making his return to action Sunday in Brazil. · Quoting Baltimore Ravens: Wednesday's Injury Report
Full practice Limited
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 23 Ravens Team Site Nnamdi Madubuike Returns to Full Practice Participation
- Sep 23 Mike Garafolo (X) Nnamdi Madubuike was limited all last week and didn’t play. The #Ravens’ DT was a full go today and sounds like he’s on track to making his return to action Sunday in Brazil. · Quoting Baltimore Ravens: Wednesday's Injury Report
- Sep 23 Pro Football Talk Ravens DL Nnamdi Madubuike a full practice participant for first time this season
- Sep 23 Jamison Hensley (X) Ravens Pro Bowl DT Nnamdi Madubuike was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, which could signify that he will return to the field on Sunday against the Cowboys. Madubuike, who had been limited in practice the first two weeks, hasn't played in a year because of a neck injury. ILB Teddye Buchanan (knee) also had his first full practice of the year, too. Three starters didn't practice due to injury: WR Zay Flowers (hamstring), OLB Trey Hendrickson (finger) and OT Ronnie Stanley (toe).
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Nnamdi Madubuike: Questionable
Est. return: Sep 27
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Zay Flowers could return in Week 3
WR missed Week with minor hamstring injury Jesse Minter says a bunch of the guys dealing with injuries will have a “good shot” to play versus the Cowboys. That list includes Zay Flowers , Nnamdi Madubuike and Teddye Buchanan . ( Ravens.com - Ryan Mink ) FF Today's Take: The Ravens made it clear that Flowers suffered a minor hamstring injury in Week 1 and that appears to be the case since Flowers...
- Ravens coach Jesse Minter said there is a positive trajectory with injured starters like WR Zay Flowers, DT Nnamdi Madubuike and OT Ronnie Stanley. "We have a good shot with a lot of guys [playing this week],' Minter said.
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Nnamdi Madubuike: Out
Est. return: Sep 27
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QB Joe Fagnano (emergency No.3)
WR Zay Flowers (hamstring)
G Andrew Vorhees
OT Gerad Lichtenhan
ILB Teddye Buchanan (knee)
DL Nnamdi Madubuike (neck)
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 20 Jamison Hensley (X) Ravens inactives vs. Saints: WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) DT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) ILB Teddye Buchanan (knee) G Andrew Vorhees OT Gerad Lichtenhan QB Joe Fagnano (3rd QB)
- Sep 20 Jeff Zrebiec (unofficial mirror bot, Bluesky) Vorhees was active last week and Emery Jones Jr. was a healthy scratch. Their roles are reversed this week. Makes sense too with Stanley dealing with a toe injury. Jones is more versatile than Vorhees and can play tackle. · Quoting Jeff Zrebiec: Not Active for Ravens QB Joe Fagnano (emergency No.3) WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) G Andrew Vorhees OT Gerad Lichtenhan ILB Teddye Buchanan (knee) DL Nnamdi Madubuike (neck)
- Sep 20 Jeff Zrebiec (unofficial mirror bot, Bluesky) Not Active for Ravens QB Joe Fagnano (emergency No.3) WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) G Andrew Vorhees OT Gerad Lichtenhan ILB Teddye Buchanan (knee) DL Nnamdi Madubuike (neck)
- This would mean the Ravens will have 6 inactives. Zay Flowers, Nnamdi Madubuike and Teddye Buchanan have already been declared out. Joe Fagnano will be emergency No.3 QB. So Ravens will need 2 more. Ronnie Stanley, John Simpson and Trey Hendrickson are all questionable. · Quoting Jeff Zrebiec: Ravens officially rule out WR Zay Flowers (hamstring). CB T.J. Tampa (knee) is placed on I.R. He’ll miss at least four games. ILB Carl Jones added to 53-man roster. Ravens also used a practice squad elevation on OT Gerad Lichtenhan, which may not bode well for Ronnie Stanley’s status.
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More on Ravens injuries: Zay Flowers is doubtful and Nnamdi Madubuike is out.
6 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Sep 18 Adam Schefter (X) Players ruled out for Sunday include Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Joey Porter Jr., Jonathan Greenard, Nnamdi Madubuike, Jadeveon Clowney, Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Michael Penix Jr., Teven Jenkins, Omar Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marvin Mims, Elijah Molden, Trey Pipkins, Ronnie Harrison, Chop Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling, Sam Darnold, Garrett Williams, Frankie Luvu, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown (pictured), Ashton Dulin, Chamarri Conner, Josh Simmons.
- Sep 18 Jamison Hensley (X) More on Ravens injuries: Zay Flowers is doubtful and Nnamdi Madubuike is out.
- Sep 18 Ravens Team Site News & Notes: Nnamdi Madubuike's Debut Waits at Least Another Week
- Sep 18 Jamison Hensley (X) In addition to WR Zay Flowers being doubtful, the Ravens ruled out DT Nnamdi Madubuike, who will wait another week to make his return from a significant neck injury. The Ravens also have three starters listed as questionable: OLB Trey Hendrickson (finger), G John Simpson (groin) and OT Ronnie Stanley (toe). If Stanley can’t go, Carson Vinson would make his first NFL start at left tackle and protect Lamar Jackson’s blind side. Stanley has missed 45 games in his 10-year career but he’s only been inactive for one game over previous two seasons.
- Sep 18 Jamison Hensley (X) In addition to WR Zay Flowers being doubtful, the Ravens have three starters listed as questionable: OLB Trey Hendrickson (finger), DT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) and OT Ronnie Stanley (toe). If Stanley can’t go, Carson Vinson would make his first NFL start at left tackle and protect Lamar Jackson’s blind side. Stanley has missed 45 games in his 10-year career but he’s only been inactive for one game over previous two seasons.
- Sep 18 Jeff Zrebiec (unofficial mirror bot, Bluesky) DL Nnamdi Madubuike (neck), ILB Teddye Buchanan (knee) and CB T.J. Tampa (knee) are out for Sunday’s game against Saints. WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) also not expected to play. He’s doubtful.
- Sep 18 Mike Garafolo (X) The #Ravens list WR Zay Flowers as doubtful while DT Nnamdi Madubuike is out. They’d hoped Madubuike would be back this week but he’ll wait at least one more game.
- For second straight day, the Ravens had four starters not practicing: WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) OLB Trey Hendrickson (finger) LT Ronnie Stanley (toe) G John Simpson (groin) And, for second straight day, Pro Bowl DT Nnamdi Madubuike remains limited with a neck injury