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Lamar Jackson tells Ravens teammates he’s hoping to return from injury this season: ‘Just stay alive’
Lamar Jackson has told his Baltimore Ravens team he hopes to return this season after fracturing and dislocating his right thumb. His message, paraphrased as “Just stay alive”, was described as energising, as the team tries to keep its season going.
Jackson is on injured reserve but has not been ruled out for the season; recovery typically takes six to nine weeks, which could put a return in early January. The 4-5 Ravens have lost four straight after starting 4-1, and face the Browns and Bengals in late December before a possible regular-season finale against the Steelers. Backup Tyler Huntley has also been ruled out for the season, while Baltimore acquired Jacoby Brissett from Arizona.
In short
- Jackson hopes to return after a serious thumb injury.
- Recovery could take six to nine weeks.
- The Ravens have lost four consecutive games.
Explained simply
The Baltimore Ravens are an American football team in the NFL, where the regular season runs through the autumn and winter. Lamar Jackson is their starting quarterback, the player who leads the offence and directs many of its plays.
An injury can sideline a player for weeks, and being placed on injured reserve means Jackson cannot play for at least four games. The Ravens have other quarterbacks, including Jacoby Brissett, but injuries and recent defeats have left the team trying to keep its season on track.
Jackson’s possible return matters because the Ravens are competing for a place in the NFL play-offs, the knockout games that follow the regular season. Whether he can recover in time could affect the team’s chances in its remaining games.