Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is recovering from a broken and dislocated thumb sustained during the team’s Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He left the game with the injury, and head coach Jesse Minter said Jackson required surgery.
Minter later shared that injuries of this type typically take about six to 10 weeks to heal. He emphasized that the timeline is difficult to predict and that Jackson’s progress will determine when he can return.
> “Lamar is doing well as he recovers from the broken and dislocated thumb injury he suffered in Week 8. 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. We are committed to playing our best football over the second half of the season.”
Jackson has already missed time this season with an ankle injury. In the games he has played, he has completed 70.1% of his passes for 967 yards, six touchdowns and one interception. He has also rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown.
### Ravens Could Be Without Jackson for the Rest of the Season
Jackson’s six-to-10-week recovery estimate leaves open the possibility that he could return late in the season—or miss the remainder of it. With eight games left, his availability will depend on how his thumb heals.
The Ravens are also dealing with injuries at quarterback. Tyler Huntley injured his toe in the same game against Buffalo and is expected to miss the rest of the season. Jacoby Brissett is expected to start in Jackson’s place after Baltimore acquired him from the Arizona Cardinals before its Week 9 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
At 4–5, the Ravens face a challenge as they try to get back into the playoff race. For now, Brissett is set to lead the offense while Jackson focuses on his recovery.
