Baltimore Beatdown
Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike missed his second practice in a row due to a neck injury, throwing significant doubt on his availability for Monday night’s matchup with the Lions.
That would be a significant loss for a Baltimore defense that has relied on his interior disruption so far this season. Madubuike recorded a sack and a handful of pressures in each game and would have drawn a favorable matchup with the Lions’ young guard duo of Christian Mahogany and Tate Ratledge.
The Ravens have been willing to enter games with four defensive linemen in the past, but they should consider elevating Brent Urban from the practice squad. If the game turns into a shootout, having fresh legs in the trenches will be crucial to winning in the fourth quarter.
Here is the Ravens’.full Friday practice report.
Full participation
Limited participation
Did not participate
Ali was upgraded to full participation, which will likely keep Keaton Mitchell on the sidelines for a third week in a row. Wiggins returned to practice and should have a chance to play on Monday night.
Likely said after practice that he is “taking it day by day right now,” but noted that the Ravens offense has thrived in his absence. That has helped him be patient in his rehab rather than trying to rush back to the field. The fourth-year tight end indicated that he wanted to get back to full health before suiting up for a game.
“You guys want to see me be me,” he concluded.
Lions defensive lineman Marcus Davenport did not participate for the second way in a row and had his arm in a sling in the locker room, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Linebacker Jack Campbell and left tackle Taylor Decker both practiced after absences on Thursday. Campbell was still limited, but Decker was a full participant and should play on Monday.
