# Lamar Jackson Needs Thumb Surgery And Is Headed To Injured Reserve

Baltimore’s quarterback was injured on the Ravens’ first offensive play after returning from a three-game absence.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-11-02T03:04:03.203Z
Updated: 2026-11-02T03:04:03.203Z
Section: Sports
Format: News
Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/lamar-jackson-thumb-surgery-injured-reserve-november-1-2026

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will undergo surgery on his right thumb and is expected to be placed on injured reserve after he was hurt on the first offensive play of Sunday’s 36-10 loss to Buffalo.

Ravens coach Jesse Minter announced the plan after the game. Jackson had just returned after missing three games with a left ankle injury.

Jackson’s right hand struck Bills pass rusher Gregory Rousseau’s arm as he attempted a pass to Zay Flowers. He left the field immediately and did not return.

Backup Tyler Huntley replaced Jackson but later exited with a right toe injury. That left undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano to finish the game in his NFL debut. Fagnano completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards, threw an interception and lost a fumble.

Minter said the Ravens will evaluate which quarterbacks are available as they prepare for a short week. Baltimore is scheduled to host Jacksonville on Thursday night.

Jackson’s placement on injured reserve would require him to miss at least four games. Minter said the injury could potentially end Jackson’s season, but the team had not provided a definitive recovery timetable Sunday night.

The Ravens fell to 4-4 after their third consecutive loss. Buffalo won 36-10 while holding Baltimore to 144 total yards.

Sources:
- Baltimore Ravens, postgame press-conference transcript, Nov. 1, 2026
- Reuters, “Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Needs Thumb Surgery, Headed to IR,” Nov. 1, 2026
- Associated Press via CBS Baltimore, Nov. 1, 2026

## Sources
- Baltimore Ravens postgame transcript: https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/transcript-press-conferences-11-1-26
- Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/sports/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-needs-thumb-surgery-headed-ir--flm-2026-11-01/
- Associated Press via CBS Baltimore: https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/lamar-jackson-needs-surgery-thumb-injury-could-miss-rest-of-season-ravens-coach-says/