Robert Griffin III expected to miss 4-8 weeks after fracturing thumb
Robert Griffin III’s training camp with the Baltimore Ravens did not get off to the best start.
Griffin suffered a fractured thumb during a practice game at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday night. His right hand hit the helmet of Tim Williams as he was finishing his throwing motion on a pass attempt:
I was able to catch the rep that RG3 injured his hand on. He hit Tim Williams on the helmet on his follow through. Wishing him a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/v7YspxYsgj
— Spencer N. Schultz (@ravens4dummies) July 28, 2019
ESPN’s Adam Schefter later reported that Griffin was expected to miss 4-8 weeks due to the injury.
Griffin saw action in three games for the Ravens last season. He re-signed with them over the offseason on a two-year deal and was set to work as Lamar Jackson’s backup. The two are mobile quarterbacks, which made RG3 a natural backup in the system.
Baltimore’s sixth-round pick Trace McSorley, another mobile QB, could have an opportunity to ascend the depth chart with Griffin out for several weeks.
