Overview
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that Madubuike underwent neck surgery last week and that doctors believe he could play in 2026, though neither the team nor the player has issued an official medical update.
- He suffered a season-ending, career-threatening neck injury in Week 2 of 2025 against the Browns and missed the final 15 games.
- General manager Eric DeCosta said last week that Baltimore will pursue at least one defensive tackle in this week’s draft regardless of Madubuike’s status.
- Without Madubuike, the Ravens’ sack total fell to 30 in 2025 after 54 in 2024, and the team added edge rusher Trey Hendrickson on a four-year, $112 million contract to boost the pass rush.
- Madubuike is a two-time Pro Bowler who logged 21.5 sacks from 2023 until his injured-reserve stint, holds a four-year, $98 million deal, and has been taking part in offseason workouts according to team staff.