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Lamar Jackson to undergo thumb surgery and head to injured reserve
Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson will undergo surgery on his injured right thumb and go on injured reserve after hurting it on his first snap in Sunday’s 36-10 loss to Buffalo. Coach Jesse Minter called the injury potentially season-ending. Backup Tyler Huntley also left with a toe injury, leaving the Ravens uncertain at quarterback.
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What matters
- Jackson is expected to miss at least four games, with his return timetable unresolved.
- Baltimore has lost three straight and fallen into last place in the AFC North.
Context & caveats
- The Ravens have not confirmed whether Jackson will miss the rest of the season.
Why this made the edition
Major confirmed quarterback injury with immediate implications for Baltimore’s season. The thumb surgery and injured-reserve placement are new developments beyond the previously published ankle reports.
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