The Baltimore Ravens have a plethora of depth on their defensive line as they head into 2022 training camp. Veterans such as Calais Campbell, Michael Pierce and Brent Urban will be relied upon, while younger players such as Justin Madubuike, Broderick Washington and Travis Jones will be called upon as well.
When talking to the Baltimore media, Madubuike was asked about the progression of his leadership role along the defensive line. He talked about how he’s gained experience in every year, and that he’s there to be the best player and teammate that he can be.
“Yes, for sure. Every year, you gain experience. Every year that your blessed to play in the National Football League is a blessing, and you definitely take that with your experiences that you’ve had in the past. You gain just wisdom and just knowledge of the game, and you definitely give the young guys that knowledge, too. So, I definitely feel that role. I’m just here to be the best player and best teammate that I can be.”
Madubuike has totaled 55 tackles and three sacks through his first two NFL seasons, and is expected to take a big leap in 2022. He does a lot of things well that aren’t recognized on the box score, but with him now having a few years of professional experience under his belt, he should be able to grow into a new role that comes with bigger responsibilities.