Nnamdi Madubuike Practices Fully, but Ravens Return Against Dallas Remains Unconfirmed
Nnamdi Madubuike has reached another important stage in his return to the Ravens: full practice participation. The defensive lineman said Thursday, September 24th, that he is feeling better, but he did not confirm that he will play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro.
The Ravens’ September 24th update describes his first week practicing fully since last year’s season-ending neck injury. Madubuike said his movement felt quicker Thursday than Wednesday, while his work with the other starting defensive linemen remains focused on timing. His answer about Sunday left the decision open.
That distinction matters. A full practice is an encouraging development, but it does not establish that a player has been cleared for a particular game workload. Baltimore has brought Madubuike along gradually, from team stretches at the start of camp to a return to team drills on September 3rd.
Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver offered more context in Thursday’s press conference. He described a player regaining confidence and becoming more comfortable as the recovery progresses. Weaver said Madubuike increasingly resembles the player he knows, while emphasizing encouragement and trust during the process.
The broader defensive assignment is also clear. Asked about the late breakdowns against New Orleans, Weaver pointed to communication, connection, and a unit still learning to work together. His response framed the loss as something to learn from, with an emphasis on playing freely when the next critical situation arrives.
For Baltimore, those are related questions without being the same question. Madubuike’s progress gives the front another reason for optimism; finishing possessions still requires the whole unit to execute. PowerPage’s recap of the Saints loss explains the result that now sits behind this week’s preparation.
The next meaningful update is Baltimore’s game-status decision. Until that is announced, the accurate description is progress toward a return—not a confirmed debut against Dallas.
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