Broken, Dislocated Thumb May Take Six to 10 Weeks to Heal, Ravens Reveal About Lamar Jackson’s Recovery Timetable

Injury details and recovery

Minter shared the diagnosis Friday through a social media statement, providing the first specific account from the Ravens about Jackson’s thumb. The quarterback was injured on his first snap against Buffalo.

Minter said comparable injuries that require surgery generally need six to 10 weeks to heal. He cautioned that the schedule can vary, adding that Jackson is working toward a return and the team will assess his progress.

Minter had initially said the injury might end Jackson’s season. The latest statement did not offer a firm date for his return.

Baltimore adjusts at quarterback

The Ravens, who have a 4-5 record, are set to host the winless Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night. Jacoby Brissett, acquired in a trade, is expected to start, becoming Baltimore’s fourth starting quarterback across four games.

Tyler Huntley, Jackson’s backup, is on injured reserve because of a toe issue. The team said it is focused on playing its best football in the season’s second half.

Jackson’s recent injury history

The thumb injury followed a high left ankle sprain Jackson suffered in Week 4 against Tennessee. That injury kept him out for three games before he returned to play Buffalo.

An ankle injury in 2021 ended his season, while a knee PCL sprain the following year sidelined him for the final five regular-season games and a playoff loss. Last season, a hamstring strain cost him three games, and a back contusion kept him out in Week 17.