# Lamar Jackson’s injury may end Ravens season and career

> Lamar Jackson’s thumb injury could end Ravens season and Baltimore tenure.
- Title: Lamar Jackson’s injury may end Ravens season and career
- Summary: Lamar Jackson’s thumb injury could end Ravens season and Baltimore tenure. Lamar Jackson’s thumb injury during Sunday’s game leaves Ravens 4-4 and his future…
- Keywords: lamar jackson, baltimore ravens, nfl, ankle injury, thumb injury, injured reserve, jackson tenure, ravens season, afl north, jaguars, tyson bagent, austin reed
- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/11/03/sports/lamar-jackson-ravens-nfl-week-8
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- Topics: lamar jackson, baltimore ravens, nfl, ankle injury, thumb injury, injured reserve, jackson tenure, ravens season, afl north, jaguars, tyson bagent, austin reed
## Lamar Jackson’s injury
Jackson suffered a significant thumb injury on his throwing hand during the Ravens’ first offensive snap against the Bills.

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## Jackson’s return in question
Jackson, a two-time NFL MVP, is now on injured reserve with his return this season uncertain.
## Ravens’ season collapse
The Ravens dropped from 4-1 to 4-4 and are last in the AFC North after allowing 71 points the last two weeks.
## Jackson’s Baltimore future
Jackson’s one-year contract at $52 million with a no-trade clause leaves his future in Baltimore uncertain.
## Ravens’ quarterback crisis
Backup Tyler Huntley left with a toe injury, leaving only undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano to throw for 91 yards and an interception.
## Ravens’ potential trade
The Ravens signed street free agent Austin Reed and are reportedly looking into trading for Bears backup Tyson Bagent.
## Vikings’ Kyler Murray issue
The Vikings’ loss to the Lions highlighted Kyler Murray’s struggles with only 266 yards and 24:17 time of possession.
## Buccaneers’ rushing dominance
The Buccaneers rushed for 324 yards in a downpour against the Falcons despite Baker Mayfield going 0-for-3 passing.
## Cardinals’ Minshew comeback
Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew rallied the Cardinals past the Cowboys with four touchdowns and a field goal in overtime.
## Broncos’ Bo Nix win
Bo Nix and the Broncos walked off with a win over the Chiefs despite a 10-7 loss in the AFC Championship game.
## Key takeaway

Lamar Jackson’s thumb injury during Sunday’s game leaves Ravens 4-4 and his future in Baltimore uncertain.