Minter says Madubuike is in a good place in recovery

He passed his physical and came off PUP on July 29

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 241 min read

“I think he’s in a great place.” Head Coach Jesse Minter on Nnamdi Madubuike’s status https://t.co/cGiDYz3OBE Via @Ravens on X

What happened: The defensive tackle returned to limited practice work after clearing his physical. Jesse Minter has kept his workload measured during the preseason.

Why it matters: Nnamdi Madubuike missed the final 15 games of 2025 with a neck injury. His return would restore a two-time Pro Bowl presence to the defensive front.

By the numbers: Madubuike recorded 13 sacks in 2023, 6.5 in 2024 and two through two games in 2025.

What to watch: His practice workload and availability for the regular-season opener are the next markers to watch.

Sources

@Ravens 2026-08-24T18:43:00.639896+00:00

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