Ravens strength coach praises Nnamdi Madubuike's work ethic

For months, the silence surrounding Nnamdi Madubuike has been just as loud as any update. Since suffering a neck injury early in the 2025 Baltimore Ravens season, questions have lingered. Not just about timelines, but about what his return might look like, what might happen if the organization is forced to move on.

Thanks to the addition of Trey Hendrickson, it's easy to fantasize about what the Baltimore Ravens’ defense could become if he returns and is truly back to form. Now, there’s finally a reason for cautious optimism. Ravens strength and conditioning coach Scott Elliott recently offered a glimpse into Madubuike’s progress, and while it wasn’t a detailed medical update, it didn’t need to be.

Most fans will be satisfied with what he said. Ravens strength and conditioning coach Scott Elliott said Pro Bowl DT Nnamdi Madubuike is “working his tail off. ” Madubuike suffered a season-ending neck injury in Week 2.

pic. twitter. com/0okKS9PwhN — Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) April 8, 2026 “He’s working his tail off… He’s in great shape.