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Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson undergoes thumb surgery, out 6-10 weeks

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson undergoes thumb surgery, out 6-10 weeks

Summary

Lamar Jackson of the Ravens underwent surgery on a broken and dislocated thumb sustained in Week 8 against the Bills. Head coach Jesse Minter reported that Jackson's recovery timeline is estimated at 6-10 weeks. Jackson had previously missed time this season due to an ankle injury. With eight games remaining, including a bye week in Week 13, his return may hinge on the team's playoff positioning. The Ravens have acquired Jacoby Brissett to fill the quarterback role following Jackson's injury, with Joe Fagnano currently starting.

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Status Watch

•Jackson injured his thumb during his first pass in Week 8.
•He had previously been sidelined with an ankle injury since Week 4.
•The Ravens added Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals after Jackson's injury.
•Jackson's return could be influenced by the Ravens' playoff status.
•Minter confirmed Jackson is doing well in recovery efforts.

Latest Updates

3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens see 6-to-10-week absence for injured quarterback Lamar Jackson
2:54 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (thumb) undergoes thumb surgery, expected to be out 6-10 weeks

What they're saying

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson underwent thumb surgery and faces a potential 6-to-10 week recovery, coach Jesse Minter announced Friday.
— Yahoo Sports