How long is Lamar Jackson out? Thumb injury updates, return timeline for Ravens QB

How long is Lamar Jackson out? Thumb injury updates, return timeline for Ravens QB originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl hopes have continued to rest on the shoulders of Lamar Jackson — and after a recent absence, the team was hopeful a healthy Jackson could get it back on track toward the playoffs.Jackson returned from a high ankle sprain on Sunday against the Bills, but his return was short-lived. Just one play into the Ravens' first drive, Jackson came up short on a pass to Zay Flowers, then immediately walked to the sideline and the locker room with his throwing hand in some pain.Shortly after, Jackson was ruled out with a thumb injury, the latest in his growing history of ailments in the NFL.Here's the latest on how long Jackson could be out with his thumb injury.MORE: A complete timeline of injuries for Lamar JacksonHow long is Lamar Jackson out?Jackson was quickly ruled out of Sunday's game against the Bills after his throwing hand got hit on the first play of the matchup. He made his way to the locker room, and the Ravens ruled him out with a thumb injury.Lamar Jackson heads to the locker room after his first pass attempt with an apparent hand injury. https://t.co/JVUQYjJV8H— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) November 1, 2026There have not yet been any official indications of what Jackson's injury is or how long he could be out, but between broadcast cameras picking up an angle of the thumb injury and the Ravens quickly ruling him out, it appears to be a more significant ailment.An up-close look at what happened to Lamar Jackson on the injury to the thumb on his throwing hand. https://t.co/mSxJeNsNFG— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) November 1, 2026Considering the injury happened to Jackson's throwing hand, it will only make his return more complicated, rather than managing an injury to his left hand.For now, Ravens fans will be awaiting an update on how medical tests go for Jackson, with the possibility that his thumb injury his serious enough to miss more time.MORE NFL:How Russell Wilson made light-hearted jab at Sean Payton on CBSRex Ryan rips Ashton Jeanty over Jets criticismShould the Eagles trade Saquon Barkley?