It’s doubly bad news for an already-struggling Baltimore Ravens defense.

In addition to the semi-expected placement of Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike on injured reserve, Madubuike’s draft classmate Broderick Washington is joining him there.

Baltimore will now face a four-game stretch that includes the Chiefs, Texans, Rams and Bears without two key pieces on their defensive line.

The Madubuike move was semi-expected after head coach John Harbaugh expressed some concern about the two-time Pro Bowler’s long-term availability in a media session Friday. Now, those concerns have been realized as the veteran lineman will embark on an extended absence with the aim to heal his troubling neck injury.

We have placed Nnamdi Madubuike and Broderick Washington on injured reserve.

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