Justin Madubuike is a franchise player, both literally and figuratively. The Baltimore Ravens applied the franchise tag on the 26-year-old defensive tackle on March 5. The club signed Madubuike to a four-year, $98 million contract extension three days later.
This season, the Ravens will be looking for a good return on that hefty investment. If this Madubuike offseason training video below is any indication, the 300-pound defensive lineman will certainly earn his pay and then some.
Justin Madubuike is coming for your favorite quarterback 🔜 pic.twitter.com/UcyK4EfhDT
— The Ravens Realm (@RealmRavens) July 3, 2024
Note all his speed, quickness, and agility as he runs through the bags. His swim moves and evasive tactics are already in midseason form.
Madubuike had a breakout season last year, making a Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro. He developed into one of the better young pass rushers in the game.
Racking up 12 tackles for a loss and 13 sacks in 2023, the Dallas native and Texas A&M graduate will look to put up even more impressive numbers this fall.
The journey starts relatively soon, as Ravens veterans are set to report to training camp on July 20.