Sports · November 13, 2026
Ravens announce Lamar Jackson had surgery on broken and dislocated thumb, will be out 6-10 weeks
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Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter announced on Friday that quarterback Lamar Jackson underwent surgery for a broken and dislocated thumb. The injury, sustained during the first snap of a Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills on November 1, is expected to sideline Jackson for 6-10 weeks. The Ravens, currently 4-5 and last in the AFC North, are reportedly trading for Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals to address a depleted quarterback depth chart following injuries to backups Tyler Huntley and Joe Fagnano.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Lamar Jackson underwent surgery for a broken and dislocated thumb.
- The injury occurred during a Week 8 game against the Buffalo Bills.
- Head coach Jesse Minter issued a statement on Friday confirming the surgery and timeline.
- Jackson is expected to be sidelined for 6-10 weeks.
- The injury occurred on November 1, 2026.
Reported by only some outlets
- Fox News reports that the surgery occurred during the same week as the injury.
- Fox News and New York Post report that Jesse Minter was previously tight-lipped or declined to address Jackson's status earlier in the week.
- New York Post and CBS Sports report the Ravens are currently 4-5 and in last place in the AFC North.
- Fox News reports the Ravens are trading for Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals.
- CBS Sports reports Jackson previously missed 3.5 games this season due to a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 4.
- CBS Sports notes that backups Tyler Huntley and Joe Fagnano also suffered injuries during or after the Bills game.
Confirmed
- Lamar Jackson has a broken and dislocated thumb requiring surgery.
- The recovery timeline is estimated at 6-10 weeks.
- Head coach Jesse Minter confirmed the injury and surgery on Friday morning.
- Jackson was injured on the first play of the Week 8 game against Buffalo.
Reported
- The Ravens are trading for Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals. (Fox News)
- Lamar Jackson underwent surgery during the same week as his injury. (Fox News)
- Tyler Huntley is out for the season. (CBS Sports)
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