Ravens' Lamar Jackson Expected to Miss Rest of Season With Thumb Injury: Report
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is likely to miss the rest of the season.
Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson faces season-ending thumb injury, report says. The two-time MVP suffered the injury during Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills, shortly after returning from a high ankle sprain. Jackson's return from the ankle issue had been brief, as he played only the Week 8 road game against the Bills. Following the loss, head coach Jesse Minter confirmed Jackson would undergo surgery and place on the injured reserve list.
Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley also sustained an injury during the game, a toe ailment in the first half. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano, Baltimore's emergency quarterback, stepped up and is set to start the Ravens' Thursday Night Football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9. Fagnano made his NFL debut against the Bills, completing 10-of-21 passes for 91 yards, with no touchdowns and an interception.
Jackson's health concerns have been recurring in recent seasons, with him missing five games each in 2021 and 2022, and four more games last season. The Ravens started the year 4-1 and topped the AFC North standings before losing three consecutive games, currently sitting in last place in the division at 4-4.
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