The Baltimore Ravens have provided more clarity on Lamar Jackson’s recovery, but a return date remains unsettled. Head coach Jesse Minter said in a statement Friday that Jackson is progressing in his recovery from the broken and dislocated thumb injury he suffered in Week 8.
“Lamar is doing well as he recovers from the broken and dislocated thumb injury he suffered in Week 8,” Minter said.
Jackson injured his right thumb on Baltimore’s first offensive play against the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 1. Minter later said the quarterback would need surgery and be placed on injured reserve, creating another major challenge for an offense already dealing with changes under center.
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Jesse Minter outlines recovery timeline without setting return date
Minter’s statement identified a typical healing window
while emphasizing that Jackson’s individual recovery will determine when he plays again.
“Recovery timelines are challenging to predict, but injuries like this that require surgery typically take about 6-10 weeks to heal,” Minter said. “He is doing everything he can to get back, and we will let his progress guide the timing of his return.”
The distinction matters. Minter described the usual recovery period for this type of injury, rather than announcing that Jackson would return in six weeks or miss exactly 10. The statement did not establish a practice schedule, identify a target game, or guarantee his availability before the season ends.
For Baltimore, the update offers encouragement without removing the uncertainty surrounding its most important player. Jackson’s recovery remains the determining factor, and the Ravens still have to prepare for the games ahead without a confirmed return date.
Ravens must improve while Jackson continues recovering
Baltimore enters its Monday night matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers at 4-5 after four consecutive losses. Jacoby Brissett is preparing to take over an offense that needs stability while Jackson remains sidelined.
The immediate assignment extends beyond the quarterback position. Baltimore needs more consistent execution throughout the roster to improve its position while giving Jackson time to recover.
“We are committed to playing our best football over the second half of the season,” Minter said.
That leaves the Ravens with two priorities: supporting Jackson’s recovery and improving the team around whoever takes the snaps. Friday’s statement offers a clearer picture of the healing process, but Baltimore’s preparation cannot depend on assuming its starting quarterback will be available for any given game.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens' coach Jesse Minter provides update on Lamar Jackson's recovery
