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Ravens rule out Nnamdi Madubuike for Indianapolis opener
Livemint··12 Sept
Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike will not play Sunday's opener at Indianapolis, coach Jesse Minter said Friday. Madubuike missed most of last season with a neck injury but made the 53-man roster and passed a late July physical. Minter said Madubuike is close to returning despite limited practice reps this week for the Ravens.
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What It Means For You
- Fantasy and betting lines for the Ravens-Colts game shift without Madubuike's pass rush.
- Baltimore's run defense faced extra pressure last season during his absence.
- Ticket holders still see other starters as Minter withheld only Madubuike.
What's Happening
- Madubuike signed a four-year contract before the 2024 season.
- He has 30 sacks in six Ravens seasons, including 13 in 2023.
- Madubuike said he always expected to return despite offseason rumors.
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- Minter made Madubuike available to reporters Friday even though he is out.
- The Ravens open the NFL season on the road against Indianapolis.
- Madubuike is a two-time Pro Bowler recovering from neck injury.
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