According to sources, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has a recovery timeline of 6-10 weeks after surgery to repair a dislocated and broken right thumb.
Jackson hurt his thumb on November 1st in a game against the Buffalo Bills. He hit the shoulder of a Bills defender with his right hand while attempting a throw.
Even with four straight losses, the Ravens are still one game out of the final playoff spot in the AFC. To keep hopes alive, the Ravens traded for Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett, who will start Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Theoretically speaking, the season may not be over for Jackson, as he could come back in the Week 16 game against the Cleveland Browns, but if the outcome of the season looks
bleak for the Ravens, they may choose not to rush him back, but if they end up with a playoff berth, Ravens head coach Jesse Minter and staff will have a decision to make about who to move forward with in the postseason.
In addressing Jackson's status, the team issued a statement from Minter regarding the recovery effort.
"He is doing everything he can to get back, and we will let his progress guide the timing of his return," Minter said. "We are committed to playing our best football over the second half of the season."
Without Jackson, the Ravens have struggled, and Baltimore is a completely different team when he is not on the field.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Lamar Jackson's season in jeopardy after surgery timeline
