Nnamdi Madubuike cleared to practice with Ravens after physical
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Nnamdi Madubuike has been cleared to practice after successfully passing his physical examination, leading to his removal from the Ravens’ PUP list. The defensive tackle had been sidelined since suffering a neck injury in Week 2 of the 2025 season, which ultimately required surgery. His clearance comes as the Ravens look to bolster a defense that struggled with just 30 sacks last season. Madubuike previously led all NFL defensive tackles with 13 sacks in 2023, and his return is seen as a critical asset for the team's defensive strategy moving forward.
- •Madubuike passed his physical and returned to practice.
- •He was previously placed on the PUP list due to a neck injury.
- •The Ravens recorded only 30 sacks in 2025.
- •Madubuike had 13 sacks in 2023 before his injury.
- •The team still has five players on the PUP list.
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Nnamdi Madubuike passes his physical and returns from the PUP list for the Ravens
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Nnamdi Madubuike cleared to practice after passing physical
"Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike has passed his physical and been removed from the physically-unable-to-perform list. Madubuike didn't do too much at practice Wednesday, but his return is a boost for a Baltimore defense that lost him early last season to a neck injury. Coach Jesse Minter indicated the Ravens will still be careful with Madubuike, a Pro Bowler in 2023 and 2024 who gives Baltimore a presence in the middle of the defensive front.
"Nnamdi Madubuike passed his physical and was removed from the Ravens’ PUP list, clearing him to return to practice.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 7:58 PMNnamdi Madubuike passes his physical and returns from the PUP list for the Ravens
Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike has passed his physical and been removed from the physically-unable-to-perform list. Madubuike didn't do too much at practice Wednesday, but his return is a boost for a Baltimore defense that lost him early last season to a neck injury. Coach Jesse Minter indicated the Ravens will still be careful with Madubuike, a Pro Bowler in 2023 and 2024 who gives Baltimore a presence in the middle of the defensive front.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 3:07 PMNnamdi Madubuike cleared to practice after passing physical
Nnamdi Madubuike passed his physical and was removed from the Ravens’ PUP list, clearing him to return to practice.
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