What Happened to David Ojabo? NFL Injury History Explained

What Happened to David Ojabo? NFL Injury History Explained

As a devoted Ravens fan with a heart full of resilience, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions as I follow the team through their highs and lows. The start of this season has been a rollercoaster ride, with the thrilling match against the Chiefs marred by the absence of our promising linebacker, David Ojabo.


The 2022 NFL season began last Thursday with an exciting opener between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite the Ravens giving a tough fight to the defending champions, they ended up losing 27-20. However, it’s not the loss in their first game that has Baltimore fans worried; rather, they are more concerned about the health of their players. The injury-prone David Ojabo is on their roster, and there’s uncertainty surrounding John Harbaugh’s team regarding Ojabo’s availability. So, what is the current status of this linebacker?

Here are all the details regarding David Ojabo’s latest injury and his current physical state.

What injury did David Ojabo suffer from before the 2024 NFL season?

In a regrettable turn of events, the 24-year-old sportsman experienced a severe knee injury involving a partially torn ACL during the 2023 season, unfortunately forcing an early conclusion to his campaign.

Last season, during Week 3, the linebacker from Nigeria was forced to sit out due to an injury. In November, he opted for surgery and unfortunately, coach John Harbaugh revealed that Ojabo wouldn’t play again for the rest of the season.

In the year 2022, Ojabo experienced a comparable misfortune during his Michigan Pro Day as he tore his Achilles tendon, as reported by NBC Sports. Consequently, this injury kept him from participating in much of his debut season as he focused on recovery.

Has David Ojabo returned to play with the Baltimore Ravens?

As a gamer putting on my helmet and stepping onto the virtual gridiron, I was looking forward to getting back into action after Week 3 of this season. Unfortunately, things took an unexpected turn when Coach Harbaugh confirmed that Ojabo underwent ACL surgery on November 27, 2023. Initially, there were whispers about a potential return, but medical experts strongly advised him to go under the knife for his long-term wellbeing.

In summary, Ojabo wrapped up his abbreviated season by recording six tackles, one sack, and a fumble forced (as reported by Ravens Wire). Unfortunately, he won’t be taking the field again this year, but he is anticipated to be back at full strength for training camp in 2024. Despite facing some challenges, the Baltimore Ravens are still hopeful about Ojabo’s future, as defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald has expressed faith in his ability to achieve a successful career.

Regarding updates on Raven’s injuries, linebacker Tyus Bowser remains on the non-football injury list due to a knee problem and has yet to participate in any practices this season. The team is optimistic that both players will return at full strength for the upcoming season, as they persevere through a tough campaign without them.

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2024-09-07 14:40