Ravens head coach Jesse Minter released a statement saying Lamar Jackson (thumb) will be out for the next 6-10 weeks.

On the short end of this timeline, Jackson could return in Week 16 against the Browns. On the long end, Jackson would be looking at returning around the Wild Card or Divisional Round of the playoffs if the Ravens make the postseason. This timeline closely aligns with the 6-9 week absence NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported earlier in the week. If this isn’t a season-ender for Lamar, it will be close, and how the Ravens perform over the next several weeks with Jacoby Brissett under center will likely determine whether the Ravens dress him for the final few weeks of the season, even if he is ready to go. Minter said that Jackson is “doing well” after suffering his injury in Week 8 against the Bills, which is encouraging, but we’re a long way from knowing if a return for Jackson is truly in the cards. The 4-5 Ravens have lost their last four games but hope to turn things around on Monday night when they play host to the Chargers.