Lamar Jackson Thumb Injury Update, Huntley Turf Toe

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Lamar Jackson’s Thumb Injury Clouds His Return as Tyler Huntley Faces Extended Absence

Lamar Jackson’s return ended after one play because of a thumb injury rather than his ankle. On his follow-through, his throwing hand struck Greg Rousseau, leaving an obvious deformity in the thumb. The athletic trainer covered the injury with a towel, indicating a fracture or dislocation that required surgery.

A quarterback cannot effectively grip or spin the ball with this type of throwing-hand injury, which is why Jackson was ruled out immediately. He could potentially return around Week 17 or Week 18, but a comeback appears unlikely from a practical standpoint if the Ravens are already out of contention.

The quarterback situation worsened when Tyler Huntley went down. Although there has been no official announcement, the video suggests a significant case of turf toe rather than a mild injury. He is not expected to play Thursday and could be placed on injured reserve, potentially sidelining him for four weeks.