Madubuike Back for Ravens Opener | NFL News

0:00On September 8th, alright so the Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for their season opener this Sunday against the Colts. And it looks like they might be getting a major peace back on the defensive line. Defensive tackle and AMD Madubu Ekei, who missed most of last season with a neck injury, has passed his physical. Madubu Ekei went down early last year, in just the second game, and ended up needing surgery. He's been out for 15 games total, so this is a pretty big deal for their defense. He's been a pro-bola twice, so his presence is definitely missed. The team's head coach, Jesse Mentor, is being cautious though. He said they need to make sure they're protecting the player and not rushing him back too soon, which is understandable given the severity of the injury. He's been with the Ravens for six seasons now, racking up a serious stat line, over 200 tackles, 42 for loss, and 36 in. 78 games, plus he just signed a big 4-year 98-million dollar contract back in March. So, while he's clear to play, they're still evaluating the best way to bring him back

1:04into the fold. We'll have to wait and see if he's on the field for kickoff this Sunday. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI. I'm Cory with the story.