Lamar Jackson Needs Thumb Surgery, Ravens Place Him on IR

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson needs surgery on his right thumb and will be placed on injured reserve after being hurt on the team’s first offensive snap against the Buffalo Bills. Coach Jesse Minter said the injury could end Jackson’s season, though he did not provide a recovery timeline. Jackson was making his first appearance after missing three games with a left ankle injury when his throwing hand was hurt on a pass attempt. He left the 36-10 loss and did not return. Injured reserve guarantees he will miss at least four games. Baltimore fell to 4-4, its third consecutive defeat. The game also left the Ravens with questions at quarterback for their scheduled Thursday-night home game against Jacksonville. Backup Tyler Huntley left with a toe injury after replacing Jackson, and rookie Joe Fagnano finished the game. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Huntley was believed to have turf toe and was expected to undergo an MRI Monday. Fagnano completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards, with one interception. Jackson’s absence adds to a difficult season for Baltimore, which had gone 1-2 in games he missed or barely played before Sunday. He had appeared in five games and missed...