Lamar Jackson sidelined six to ten weeks after thumb surgery

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 21:50 · Archive

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss six to ten weeks following surgery for a broken and dislocated thumb suffered in Week 8.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss six to ten weeks after undergoing surgery for a broken and dislocated thumb suffered during the first play against the Buffalo Bills on 1 November. Head coach Jesse Minter confirmed the injury and recovery timeline in a statement on Friday.

The injury occurred when pass rusher Greg Rousseau hit Jackson's throwing hand on his first play from scrimmage. Jackson had recently returned to action after missing three games with a high ankle sprain. He underwent surgery following the Week 8 loss, which Baltimore lost 36-10.

Minter said in his statement: 'Recovery timelines are challenging to predict, but injuries like this that require surgery typically take about 6-10 weeks to heal. He is doing everything he can to get back, and we will let his progress guide the timing of his return.' The six-week timeline would see Jackson potentially return around week 14 of the season, while the ten-week recovery could extend beyond the regular season.

The injury compounds the Ravens' difficulties. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley also suffered a season-ending toe injury in the same game against Buffalo. The team subsequently traded for Jacoby Brissett and used undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano in the remainder of the match. The Ravens are currently on a four-game losing streak with a 4-5 record, last in the AFC North division.

The club faces the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night. Whether Jackson can return before the season ends depends on both his recovery progress and the Ravens' ability to remain in playoff contention over the coming weeks.

How it is being reported

• Ravens finally reveal Lamar Jackson's official return timeline and QB could miss rest of regular seasonLamar Jackson faces a 6-10 week recovery from thumb surgery, and the Baltimore Ravens have lost four straight games in a crowded AFC North race.Fox News · 13 Nov, 17:19
• Ravens quarterback Jackson to miss up to 10 weeks with thumb injuryBaltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss between six and 10 weeks as he recovers from a broken and dislocated thumb.Sky Sports · 13 Nov, 15:47
• Lamar Jackson’s injury timeline revealed with Ravens season in jeopardyLook away, Baltimore fans.New York Post · 13 Nov, 15:34
• Baltimore Ravens reveal $260m QB Lamar Jackson is officially ruled out for weeks in rare statement... despite star's refusal to write off his seasonQuarterback Jackson, who had already missed three games with a high ankle sprain this season, suffered a thumb injury on Baltimore's first offensive play against the Buffalo Bills on November 1.Daily Mail Sport · 13 Nov, 15:19

In this story: Lamar Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Buffalo Bills · Jesse Minter · Tyler Huntley · Greg Rousseau · Los Angeles Chargers

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