Thumb Surgery and Recovery Timeline
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has undergone surgery for a dislocated and broken right thumb. The injury typically requires a recovery period of six to 10 weeks.
Ravens coach Jesse Minter talked about the situation in a team statement on Friday. Minter mentioned that recovery timelines are challenging to predict.
Potential Return Dates
With nine weeks left in the regular season, Jackson might return as early as Week 16 for the game against the Cleveland Browns. If the full 10 weeks are needed for healing, his return would happen during the postseason.
Minter stated that Jackson is doing everything he can to get back on the field. The team will let his progress decide when he returns.
Team Struggles and New Quarterback
The Ravens currently hold a 4-5 record after losing four consecutive games. They sit one game out of the final playoff spot in the conference, with playoff chances projected at 2.9 percent.
To keep postseason hopes alive, Baltimore traded for quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Brissett is scheduled to start on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers.
How the Injury Happened
Jackson suffered the injury on the very first play of a 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on November 1. His right hand struck the arm of Bills linebacker Greg Rousseau while he attempted a pass.
This marks the second major injury of the season for Jackson. He previously missed three games because of a high ankle sprain and has only played 14 full quarters so far.
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