Head coach Jesse Minter firmly declined to provide any update on quarterback Lamar Jackson’s injury status following the Baltimore Ravens’ 33-10 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night. The loss extended Baltimore’s skid to four games, dropping the team to a 4-5 record, while Jacksonville improved to 6-2 with its fifth victory in the last six contests. Despite the lopsided score, the primary narrative shifted to Jackson’s availability, as Minter refused to comment on whether the star signal-caller is out for the season, according to reports from Luke Jones on X.
Baltimore’s QB status remains murky as Minter refuses to confirm season-ending thumb surgery
Jackson entered the game against Jacksonville attempting to return from a Grade 1 high ankle sprain sustained in Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans. However, his time on the field was cut short after he injured his right throwing thumb during a collision with Buffalo Bills rusher Greg Rousseau on his first offensive snap of the previous week. That incident occurred during a pass attempt to Zay Flowers, leading to a 36-10 loss in which Minter subsequently confirmed that Jackson would undergo surgery and be placed on injured reserve.
The ambiguity surrounding Jackson’s timeline has left the Ravens’ offensive future in disarray as they navigate a critical stretch of the season. Before the thumb injury, Jackson had demonstrated elite efficiency, completing 70.8% of his passes for 967 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception. With Minter offering no clarity on the severity of the thumb damage or the expected recovery period, Baltimore fans and analysts are left to speculate whether the MVP-caliber quarterback will return before the regular season concludes or if the team must pivot to a backup plan for the remainder of the year.
Source: Yahoo Sports
