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Lamar Jackson to Undergo Thumb Surgery, Placed on IR
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In Short: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will undergo surgery and be placed on injured reserve after injuring his right thumb in Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will be placed on injured reserve to undergo surgery on a right thumb injury suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills, head coach Jesse Minter announced.
Jackson was injured on the team’s first offensive play when his right hand was struck by Bills outside linebacker Greg Rousseau, who was attempting to knock down the throw.
The injury could potentially be season-ending, with Jackson set to miss at least four games.
Jackson had just returned from a three-game absence due to a high ankle injury, but his return was cut short after he was hit on his follow-through.
Minter acknowledged that the injury was unfortunate, stating, "That first play was super unfortunate," and added that Jackson will go to injured reserve.
Jackson's absence will extend the Ravens' struggles, as they had only scored five touchdowns in the previous 14 quarters without him.
Tyler Huntley replaced Jackson, but left the game with a toe injury, leaving rookie Joe Fagnano to finish the game.
Jackson's earliest return would be for the Week 14 game against the Buccaneers on December 14, but the injury could extend his absence longer.
What this adds
Jackson's injury is a significant blow to the Ravens, who were already struggling without him.
Background
Head coach Jesse Minter announced Friday that Lamar Jackson will not play Sunday against the Browns due to an ankle injury.
Head coach Jesse Minter announced Friday that Lamar Jackson will not play Sunday against the Browns due to an ankle injury.
What's confirmed
- Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will be placed on injured reserve to undergo surgery on a right thumb injury suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills, head coach Jesse Minter announced after the game.
- While throwing a pass, Jackson had his right hand struck by the hand of Bills outside linebacker Greg Rousseau, who was attempting to knock down the throw.
What's still developing
- The Ravens never quit and never found consistency.
- "I'm excited," Jackson said earlier this week, per Ryan Mink of BaltimoreRavens.com.
Sources
- Baltimore Beatdownlink
- Baltimore Ravenslink
- CBS Sportslink
- Espnlink
- FOX Sportslink
- NBC Sportslink
- Newsweeklink
- ProFootballRumors.comlink
- WHBL Newslink
- Nfltraderumorslink
- CBS Sportslink
- WarpBeat — background on Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Won't Play Against Browns link
- WarpBeat — background on Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Won't Play Against Browns link
- The Vault: A Podcast Covering the Baltimore Ravens — video link