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Ravens brace for extended absence: Lamar Jackson could miss 6-10 weeks after thumb surgery
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson may be sidelined for six to 10 weeks following surgery on a broken and dislocated thumb, coach Jesse Minter said Friday. The team is turning to newly acquired veteran Jacoby Brissett as it prepares for Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. â The Baltimore Ravens are preparing for a significant stretch without their franchise quarterback. Lamar Jackson could be out for six to 10 weeks after undergoing surgery on a broken and dislocated thumb suffered in Week 8, head coach Jesse Minter said Friday.
Minter said Jackson is recovering well but declined to set a firm return date, emphasizing that the team will let his rehabilitation progress dictate the timeline.
"He's doing everything he can to get back, and we will let his progress guide the timing of his return," Minter said.
The injury has set off a chain reaction at the quarterback position. Baltimore acquired veteran Jacoby Brissett in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals last week, and he is now in line to become the Ravens' fourth different starting quarterback in as many games. Brissett, who has played for seven NFL teams over 11 seasons, said his adaptability is a key reason he has remained in the league.
"Just being able to be flexible, that's what has kept me in this league for so long," Brissett said.
Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle acknowledged the difficulty of integrating a new quarterback midseason but noted that the additional preparation time before Monday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers has been beneficial.
The Ravens are also making a change at kicker. Special teams coordinator Anthony Levine Sr. confirmed that Riley Patterson will handle kicking duties Monday night, and the team signed Harrison Mevis to its practice squad.
Baltimore will host the winless Chargers on Monday night as it seeks stability at two key positions. The team has not provided a more specific timeline for Jackson's return, and his recovery will be monitored closely in the coming weeks.