Lamar Jackson still hasn’t had surgery on his right thumb, and Ravens coach Jesse Minter says we’re still a couple of days out from even knowing *when* that surgery will happen. This isn’t just a waiting game, folks. Jackson is officially headed to injured reserve, meaning he’s out for at least the next four games. Man, oh man, this is a tough one.
The Quarterback Nightmare Just Keeps Getting Worse
As if Jackson’s IR stint wasn’t enough, backup quarterback Tyler Huntley is potentially joining him on injured reserve this week. Huntley is already ruled out for this week’s game with turf toe, and his absence is expected to be for multiple weeks. What in the world is happening in that QB room? This means the Ravens are now turning to undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano, who injured his ankle in his debut on Sunday, to start for them on Thursday night. That’s right, a rookie with an injured ankle, making his first start on a short week against the Jaguars. Talk about a nightmare scenario.
Immediate Hurdles and the “Next Man Up” Reality
It’s not just the quarterbacks facing injury woes. The Ravens also could place kicker Tyler Loop on injured reserve with a groin issue, which would be another blow. Jake Moody will be stepping in to handle kicking duties for the Ravens on Thursday night. While it’s always “next man up” in this league, losing your starting QB, your backup QB, and potentially your kicker all within days of a prime-time game? That’s a mountain to climb for Coach Minter and his squad.
This Thursday night against the Jaguars is going to be a brutal test for Fagnano and the entire Ravens team. We’ll see if they can rally, but with the QB room in such disarray, every snap is going to be high stakes.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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