Lamar Jackson tells Ravens teammates he expects to return this season after suffering a fractured and dislocated thumb, with multiple outlets highlighting a motivational message urging teammates to keep going. Reports also say he is out for roughly 6-9 weeks, though outlets vary on how specific they are about timing and the framing of his remarks.
Several accounts describe Jackson’s message as encouraging and team-focused, including the phrase “just stay alive.” ESPN and other reports attributed the news to sources, while Newsweek and NDTV present it as Jackson’s message amid a difficult period for Baltimore. Yahoo Sports outlets publish multiple versions of the story, including one emphasizing that coach Jesse Minter does not address Jackson’s injury publicly and that conversations with the quarterback would remain private.
Across the coverage, the common thread is that Jackson communicates optimism about returning and aims to keep the Ravens’ mindset steady during his absence. Details like exact injury description, the cited return timetable, and who reported it first differ by outlet, but the core claim remains consistent: Jackson plans to come back later this season.
