Lamar Jackson will undergo surgery on his right thumb and will miss at least the next four games while on injured reserve, Ravens head coach Jesse Minter announced on Sunday. The injury occurred on Jackson’s first play from scrimmage in Baltimore’s 36‑10 loss to the Buffalo Bills when pass rusher Greg Rousseau hit his throwing hand. Minter confirmed the two‑time MVP would be placed on injured reserve, leaving open the possibility of a longer absence. Jackson had just returned from a high‑ankle sprain that kept him out three games, and the setback was compounded when backup quarterback Tyler Huntley suffered a toe injury, forcing undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano to play.
Fagnano completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards and an interception as the Ravens fell to 4‑4 and dropped to the bottom of the AFC North. Baltimore, currently coached by Liam Coen, faces the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night after a dominant 42‑7 win over the Indianapolis Colts. With the NFL trade deadline on November 10, the Ravens have time to address the loss. Jackson’s thumb surgery adds to a list of injuries that have sidelined him for 17 games since his 2019 season.
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