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Lamar Jackson is on IR with a thumb injury that could end his season. This comes after he missed three games with an ankle injury, which led the Ravens to go 1-2 during his absence. This marks the fourth time in six seasons in which Jackson will miss extended time. He missed five games in both the 2021 and 2022 seasons, and missed four games in 2025, With his ankle injury and IR designation, he will miss seven games at the bare minimum in 2026, with it being very likely that the number will be much higher.
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Jackson on IR with thumb injury; fourth extended absence in six seasons; durability concerns mount.

The two-time MVP is on IR with a thumb injury that could end his season; this marks the fourth time in six seasons he will miss extended time—he missed five games in both 2021 and 2022, four games in 2025, and will miss at least seven games in 2026 with the thumb injury, likely more. Jackson will be 30 years old the next time he takes the field, with just one AFC Championship Game appearance and no Super Bowl berths, raising questions about the Ravens' willingness to extend him to a $60+ million per year deal.

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