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NFL·INJURY·November 1, 2026 11:39 PM ET

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson to have thumb surgery, go on IR; could miss season, coach says

Baltimore fell to 4-4 with a 36-10 loss at Buffalo

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What happened: Lamar Jackson is slated for surgery on his right thumb and will be placed on injured reserve, Ravens coach Jesse Minter said, per Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun. Minter said the quarterback could miss the rest of the season.

Why it matters: Baltimore is 4-4 after a 36-10 loss at Buffalo, its third straight defeat, and sits 10th in the conference seeding. Jackson had gone to the Ravens sideline to examine his throwing hand during the game.

By the numbers: Jackson has completed 68 of 96 passes for 967 yards with 6 touchdowns and 1 interception in 2026 through 4 games. Baltimore is 4-4 through 8 games.

What to watch: Baltimore has inquired about Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent, with the NFL trade deadline set for Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET.

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