After an absence spanning 3.5 games, Lamar Jackson returned to action on Sunday. His thumb injury suffered on Baltimore’s first offensive snap will lead to another lengthy absence, however.
After Week 8’s loss, head coach Jesse Minter announced Jackson will require thumb surgery. The two-time MVP is heading to injured reserve as a result, ensuring at least four more games spent on the sidelines. Minter said it is unclear at this point if Jackson will be able to return this season.
Just before halftime of Week 4, Jackson suffered a high ankle sprain. He was sidelined for the remainder of that game as a result along with each of the following three contests. Tyler Huntley filled in across that span, with the Ravens holding on to beat the Titans after he came and securing an overtime win in Atlanta the following week. Against both the Browns and Bengals, though, Baltimore surrendered a double-digit lead en route to a defeat.
More to come…