Injured QB Jackson doing 'well' as Ravens eye 6-10 weeks out, Minter says

Minter: Lamar Jackson 'doing everything' to return; QB had surgery, source says

• Jamison HensleyNov 13, 2026, 10:39 AM ET

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  Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored a book titled: Flying High: Stories of the Baltimore Ravens. He was the Ravens beat writer for the Baltimore Sun from 2000-2011.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens say Lamar Jackson's dislocated and broken right thumb has a typical recovery timeline of six to 10 weeks, with a source telling ESPN the quarterback has undergone surgery for the injury.

Ravens coach Jesse Minter addressed Jackson's status in a statement released by the team Friday in which he said recovery timelines are "challenging to predict."

"He is doing everything he can to get back, and we will let his progress guide the timing of his return," Minter said. "We are committed to playing our best football over the second half of the season."

With nine weeks remaining in the regular season, Jackson could come back as early as Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns. If Jackson needs 10 weeks to recover, a return would come in the postseason.

The Ravens (4-5) have lost four straight games but are one game out of the final playoff spot in the AFC. Baltimore's playoff chances are projected at 2.9%.

To help keep the team's postseason hopes alive, the Ravens traded for quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who is set to start Monday night in Baltimore against the winless Los Angeles Chargers.

Jackson hurt his right thumb on the first play of a 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 1. His right hand hit the arm of Bills outside linebacker Greg Rousseau while trying to throw a pass.

This is the second significant injury this season for Jackson, who missed three games with a high ankle sprain. He has played only 14 full quarters.