Lamar Jackson placed on injured reserve after thumb surgery
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury during the Ravens' loss to the Bills on November 3. After just one play in his return from a three-game absence due to an ankle sprain, Jackson was injured, leading to his placement on injured reserve. This raises uncertainty about his future, as he is in the final year of his contract with a significant upcoming salary cap hit of $84.34 million. The Ravens have over $366 million in commitments for 2027, making Jackson's situation critical for team finances. Discussions about a contract extension may be impacted by his recent injuries and missed games.
- •Jackson injured his thumb against Buffalo, requiring surgery.
- •He is out indefinitely after being placed on injured reserve.
- •His contract runs through 2027 with an $84.34 million cap hit.
- •The Ravens have substantial cap commitments for 2027.
- 8:53 PMCBS NFL — Agent's Take: What's next between Lamar Jackson, Ravens after yet another injury
"Jackson's contract with the Ravens expires after the 2027 season, but can he and Baltimore reach an agreement before then? What happens if they can't?
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