Jacoby Brissett will keep starting while Jackson recovers from the broken and dislocated thumb he suffered in Week 8 against Buffalo.
The Ravens gave their first real timeline on Lamar Jackson's recovery Friday, confirming the quarterback had surgery on a broken and dislocated thumb and is expected to be out six to 10 weeks. The update came via a written statement from head coach Jesse Minter, an unusual way for the team to communicate injury news.
Jackson was hurt during Baltimore's Week 8 game against Buffalo and hasn't played since. Minter's statement said Jackson "is doing well as he recovers," while noting that recovery timelines for this kind of injury are hard to pin down with precision.
"He is doing everything he can to get back, and we will let his progress guide the timing of his return," Minter said, adding that the team remains "committed to playing our best football over the second half of the season."
In the meantime, Jacoby Brissett will continue running the offense in Jackson's absence. The statement did not specify an exact surgery date or address whether any additional procedures might be needed, leaving the Ravens' timeline for Jackson's actual return still somewhat open-ended.