NFL-Ravens quarterback Jackson out 6-10 weeks with thumb injury

Nov 13 (Reuters) – Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss between 6 to 10 weeks as he recovers ​from a broken and dislocated thumb, ‌head coach Jesse Minter said on Friday. Jackson, a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, suffered the injury on the Ravens’ first offensive play in ‌a ​November 1 game against ⁠the Buffalo Bills. He ⁠could still return this season if the struggling Ravens can get back into the postseason picture. “Recovery timelines are challenging to predict, ​but injuries like this that require surgery typically take about 6-10 weeks ⁠to heal,” Minter said ⁠in a statement. “He is doing ​everything he can to get back, and we ​will let his progress guide the ‌timing of his return.” Jackson made a strong start to the 2026 NFL season before missing three games with an ankle ⁠sprain suffered in a Week 4 clash against the Tennessee Titans. His return was short-lived as he appeared ⁠to strike ‌his throwing hand against the ⁠helmet of a Bills player ​before ‌immediately leaving the field. The Ravens, ​who have ⁠lost four consecutive games and are last in the AFC North division with a 4-5 record, host the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday. (Reporting by Frank Pingue in TorontoEditing by ​Christian Radnedge)