Six to 10 weeks to heal: Ravens reveal Lamar Jackson recovering from broken, dislocated thumb

Jackson’s injury and recovery

Earlier this week, Minter had declined to confirm or deny whether Jackson fractured the thumb on his throwing hand when he was injured Nov. 1. In a later statement, the coach said Jackson was recovering from a broken and dislocated thumb he suffered in Week 8.

Minter said injuries requiring surgery usually need about six to 10 weeks to heal, while cautioning that recovery timelines are hard to forecast. He added that Jackson is doing everything possible to return and that the team will use his progress to determine when he can play.

Possible return date

Minter said the Ravens are committed to playing their best football in the second half of the season. The report noted Jackson may not play again this season if Baltimore is out of playoff contention when he is cleared to resume football activities.

Brissett focuses on preparation

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett told reporters Thursday he did not want to discuss whether he had been told he would start until Jackson is cleared to play. He said he was concentrating on learning his teammates, coaches and plays, and preparing for a game.

Brissett said he would be unwise to focus on what might happen later. Shortly after Minter’s statement became public, DraftKings Sportsbook listed the Ravens as 4.5-point favorites over the Chargers.