Ravens Rule Out Key Defensive Players Madubuike Van Noy for Monday Night Football

The Baltimore Ravens will be without several key players for their Week 3 Monday Night Football game against the Detroit Lions, including cornerback Jaire Alexander, running back Keaton Mitchell, and defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike, who is sidelined due to a concerning neck injury. Madubuike's injury, which manifested symptoms after the Week 2 game against the Browns, remains under evaluation, with no definitive timeline for his return, posing a significant challenge for Baltimore's defensive line. Outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy will also miss the game with a hamstring injury sustained last week, potentially sidelining him for multiple weeks, leading to increased playing time for Mike Green and Tavius Robinson. Other players ruled out include fullback Pat Ricard and tight end Isaiah Likely, both still recovering from summer injuries, as well as rookie offensive lineman Carson Vinson, who is a healthy scratch. The Ravens will rely on rookies like Aeneas Peebles and David Ojabo to fill gaps, with expectations that Peebles will see more snaps in Madubuike's absence and Ojabo making his season debut. Head coach John Harbaugh has expressed caution regarding the injuries, particularly Madubuike's, highlighting the challenges ahead for the team's defense this season.