Lamar Jackson to have surgery on thumb, out at least four games
The Ravens quarterback was hurt on his first play back from an ankle injury, and his contract situation may now be complicated.
Key facts
Story- Lamar Jackson will have surgery on his right thumb and is placed on injured reserve.
- Ravens head coach Jesse Minter confirmed Jackson will miss at least the next four games.
- Jackson's $84 million cap hit and limited availability could complicate future contract talks.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will have an operation on his right thumb and will miss at least the next four games, head coach Jesse Minter confirmed on Sunday. Jackson has been moved to injured reserve.
The injury came soon after Jackson returned from an ankle sprain. He was hurt during his first play back, and the thumb problem now requires an operation. Minter's confirmation puts a clear timeline on his absence, though the Ravens have not said when he might return beyond the four-game minimum.
A setback on the field
The injury is another blow for Jackson, who had only just returned to action. Being back for a single play before being sidelined again leaves the team without its starting quarterback for at least a month of the season.
Contract questions
One report noted that Jackson carries an $84 million cap hit. Along with his limited availability this season, that figure could make contract talks harder. The same report pointed to earlier leaks about the team's negotiations, though it did not name who was responsible for them.
For Ravens fans, the news means a backup will take over the offence for several weeks. For readers following the NFL more broadly, it is a reminder of how quickly a quarterback's season can change.
What happens next depends on how Jackson recovers from surgery. The Ravens have not yet said how long he will need beyond the four games, and it is not known how his absence will affect the team's season plans.
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