ExtremeRavens Posted Wednesday at 09:07 PM Posted Wednesday at 09:07 PM Nnamdi Madubuike hasn’t missed a regular-season game in three years, but the Ravens’ star defensive tackle sat out Wednesday’s practice with an ankle injury. Coach John Harbaugh said that he expects Madubuike back Thursday, which should put the two-time Pro Bowl selection in line to play in Baltimore’s home opener against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Madubuike collected the Ravens’ only sack in a 41-40 loss against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. He also recorded a team-high five pressures and a nearly 30% pass-rush win rate, which was the highest among NFL interior defensive lineman. The 27-year-old defensive tackle was seen receiving treatment Sunday night, although he played 59 snaps and did not seem to leave the field for an injury at any point. In other injury news, tight end Isaiah Likely was seen on a side field going through an individual workout Wednesday. Likely’s been held out of practice since the start of August, when he had surgery to repair a broken bone in his foot. It’s doubtful that the tight end will play against Cleveland this week, with a Week 3 Monday night matchup against the Detroit Lions a more realistic target for his return. Second-year tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden was elevated from the practice squad for the season opener against the Bills. That seems like a probable move for Sunday’s game, as Mitchell-Paden showed positional versatility, repping at tight end and fullback in his 15 snaps. Mitchell-Paden’s elevation is even more likely considering fullback Patrick Ricard (calf) didn’t practice again Wednesday. The 31-year-old veteran hasn’t practiced since Aug. 14, although Harbaugh said that Ricard could return to practice this week. Cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) was also limited Wednesday. The 28-year-old former Green Bay Packers star played 33 snaps in his team debut against the Bills and largely struggled after nursing a knee injury all offseason. Meanwhile, none of Cleveland’s players missed Wednesday’s practice because of injury. Five were limited: guard Joel Bitonio (rest), offensive tackles Jack Conklin (eye, elbow) and Dawand Jones (knee), defensive tackle Michael Hall (knee) and cornerback Denzel Ward (shoulder, Achilles tendon). There was an intriguing absence, however. Rookie running back Quinshon Judkins met with the NFL on Wednesday to discuss his arrest on domestic battery charge. Judkins, a second-round draft pick from Ohio State, was arrested in July, but prosecutors made the decision to drop the charges last month. The league could still opt to discipline Judkins, however. The former Ohio State star hasn’t practiced with the Browns since June and was the last of the second-round rookies to sign his deal. Judkins is expected to practice with the team Thursday, coach Kevin Stefanski said. Have a news tip? Contact Sam Jane at sjane@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/Sam_Jane230. View the full article Quote
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