# Ravens' Madubuike Ready for Cowboys Game

> Ravens' Nnamdi Madubuike may return Sunday after neck injury.
- Title: Ravens' Madubuike Ready for Cowboys Game · The Banner
- Summary: Ravens' Nnamdi Madubuike may return Sunday after neck injury. Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike is expected to play against the Cowboys after a neck…
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- Author: Kyle Goon
- Published: 2026-09-24T21:01:37.545+00:00
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## Madubuike ready for return
Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike said he will accompany the team to Brazil but did not definitely say he will play against the Cowboys.

> we'll see
## Madubuike's practice progress
After his second full practice of the week, Madubuike sounded as eager as ever to return, especially the hitting.
## Madubuike's injury history
Madubuike left a game against the Cleveland Browns with a neck injury on Sept. 14, 2025, which he worried might end his career.
## Madubuike's return timeline
The Ravens may put the two-time Pro Bowler in for his season debut against the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
## Madubuike's practice milestones
Madubuike has felt physically able to practice for weeks but reached a milestone this week by getting to work on his timing with the Ravens' defensive ends.
## Madubuike's team confidence
Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver said he has seen Madubuike play more like 'the Nnamdi I have always known' this week in practice.

> the Nnamdi I have always known
## Madubuike's future impact
Weaver stated Madubuike will 'make everybody around him better' and is excited to see him play in Sunday's game.

> make everybody around him better
## Key takeaway

Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike is expected to play against the Cowboys after a neck injury in 2025.