Lamar Jackson to Miss up to 10 Weeks Following Thumb Surgery

Lamar Jackson will miss six to 10 weeks following thumb surgery, leaving the Baltimore Ravens facing a steep climb to salvage their season.

The Baltimore Ravens face an extended absence from quarterback Lamar Jackson after the two-time NFL MVP suffered a broken and dislocated right thumb that required surgery, according to head coach Jesse Minter.

Jackson sustained the injury on November 1 during a 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The play occurred on Baltimore’s opening offensive drive when his throwing hand struck a defender.

“Lamar is doing well as he recovers from the broken and dislocated thumb injury he suffered in Week 8,” Minter said, according to Diario AS. “Recovery timetables are difficult to predict, but injuries of this nature that require surgery typically take between six to 10 weeks to heal.”

The latest setback compounds a frustrating campaign for Jackson, who recently missed three games due to an ankle injury. The recurring absence forced the franchise to scour the trade market for immediate depth.

Baltimore acquired veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett via a trade with the Arizona Cardinals. Brissett starts at quarterback to lead the offense while Jackson undergoes rehabilitation.

Coaching staff members have declined to pinpoint an exact return date for their franchise player. The recovery arc leaves a narrow window for a late-season comeback if the team stays in postseason contention.

“He is doing everything possible to get back and we will let his progress dictate the timing of his return,” Minter said. “We are committed to playing our best football during the second half of the season.”