Overview
- Jackson injured and dislocated his right thumb on the first offensive play of the Nov. 1 game at Buffalo, underwent surgery, and coach Jesse Minter said on Friday that injuries like this typically take six to 10 weeks to heal.
- The team placed Jackson on injured reserve after the procedure, making him unavailable for at least the next month and potentially through the end of the regular season depending on his rehab.
- Backup Tyler Huntley suffered a season-ending turf-toe injury in the same Bills game, leaving rookie Joe Fagnano as emergency depth and prompting Baltimore to trade for veteran Jacoby Brissett to start immediately.
- The Ravens are 4-5 after a four-game losing streak, so Jackson’s possible mid-December to January return matters only if Baltimore can win enough games under Brissett to stay in playoff contention.
- Jackson’s recurring injuries and a large contract year in 2027 mean his recovery will shape on-field strategy, roster choices and the franchise’s salary-cap planning over the next several months.