Lamar Jackson Sends Strong Message on Ravens Return Amid Difficult Season
Lamar Jackson informed his teammates about his potential return for the Baltimore Ravens as they face a challenging season.
The Baltimore Ravens displayed a strong message on Sunday as star quarterback Lamar Jackson signaled his intent to return to play later in the season despite a fractured and dislocated thumb. The injury forced him to miss last weekend's game against the Buffalo Bills, where he underwent surgery and is expected to be sidelined for up to nine weeks.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that Jackson told teammates to "just stay alive" while he recovers, which was met with an energizing and exciting response from his teammates. In Jackson's absence, the Ravens made a significant trade for backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals. However, due to the trade still being finalized, Brissett was unable to start in Baltimore's recent home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Tyler Huntley, the second-string quarterback, was also affected by a toe injury and couldn't start, leading the Ravens to start rookie undrafted Joe Fagnano. The team, currently 4-5 and in last place in the AFC North, awaits Brissett's return and faces tough matchups against division rivals Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.
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