Over the weekend, reporting emerged that Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson told teammates that he intends to return to play in 2026.
Baltimore head coach Jesse Minter, however, was not inclined to give any update on the star QB in his Monday press conference.
Jackson is reportedly out for 6-9 weeks with a fractured and dislocated thumb. He is currently on injured reserve.
Minter was asked what the chance is that Jackson will be able to return this season.
“You know, I’m going to keep most of the conversations between Lamar and I between Lamar and I,” Minter said. “Again, just like before, it’s a guy when you’re dealing with something, that no one wants to be on the field more. He’s probably going to do everything he can to put himself in position [to play]. But I’ll leave it at that.”
Minter also did not say whether or not Jackson requires or already has had surgery.
“I’m going to keep all that stuff between me and him,” Minter said.
Does that mean the public won’t know the nature of Jackson’s injury and if he can return?
“You may know, but that’ll come from him,” Minter said.
There was one more follow-up in the press conference, with Minter being asked if it’s accurate to say Jackson’s thumb was fractured and dislocated.
Minter chuckled before saying, “Again, that is specifics. I’ll keep it between me and him.”
Jackson has technically started five games this season. But he played just a half against Tennessee and threw only one pass against Buffalo before having to exit due to injury.
Jacoby Brissett is now set to take over as Baltimore’s starting quarterback with Jackson and Tyler Huntley on injured reserve.