Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson faces a recovery period of six to ten weeks after undergoing surgery on a fracture and dislocation in his right throwing thumb, according to NFL Network.
Head coach Jesse Minter announced the timeline on November 13, noting that the double MVP sustained the injury on November 1 during the opening offensive snap against the Buffalo Bills when his hand struck defender Gregory Rousseau.
The timeline places Jackson’s potential return deep into the winter schedule as the Ravens attempt to stay competitive in the AFC North. Minter indicated that the team will not rush the quarterback back onto the field.
“We will let his progress dictate when he returns,” Minter told DAZN.
Jackson made his return against Buffalo after missing three games with an ankle sprain suffered in Week 4. That initial injury sidelined him for nearly a month before the thumb fracture ended his afternoon on the very first play.
With both Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley placed on injured reserve on November 5—Huntley with a turf toe injury that keeps him out for the season—the Ravens turned to undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano in Week 9 against Jacksonville.
That performance prompted Baltimore to trade for veteran Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals on November 7 to steady the offense.
Brissett becomes the fourth starting quarterback for Baltimore this season, following Jackson, Huntley, and Fagnano. The 33-year-old journeyman started eight games for Arizona before his trade.
This season, Brissett has completed 63.3% of his passes for 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He is expected to start on Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Baltimore enters the matchup with a 4-5 record and a four-game losing streak, sitting at the bottom of the AFC North standings.
The Ravens face the Chargers, Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the next five weeks. Those four opponents carry a combined record of 8-21.
Following that stretch, Baltimore finishes its regular season with four consecutive divisional games within the AFC North. Team officials hope Brissett can secure enough victories during the upcoming weeks to keep the franchise in playoff contention until Jackson is cleared to return.
Medical specialists note that a quarterback’s recovery requires more than simple bone healing; it demands the grip strength and precision necessary to handle and throw a football effectively.
Jackson started five games this season under Minter, finishing three of them, while throwing for 967 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception alongside 144 rushing yards and a score.
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