Overview
- The Ravens confirmed that Jackson underwent surgery to repair a broken and dislocated right thumb suffered on Nov. 1 and that his recovery is estimated at six to ten weeks.
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the operation occurred last week, which means a return before the regular season ends is possible if Jackson heals on the shorter end of the team’s window.
- Backup Tyler Huntley was placed on injured reserve with a season-ending toe injury after the same game, prompting Baltimore to trade for veteran Jacoby Brissett to start while Jackson rehabs.
- Baltimore is 4-5 and on a four-game losing streak, so Brissett’s performance over the next weeks will determine whether there is a meaningful role for Jackson late in the season.
- Doctors say the thumb will be immobilized for several weeks before range-of-motion and strengthening work begins, so Jackson’s availability will be decided by his rehab progress rather than the calendar alone.