Source: RG III (thumb) to miss time for Ravens

BALTIMORE -- Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Robert Griffin III is expected to miss a few weeks after injuring his thumb during Saturday night's practice, but he should be fine for the regular season, a league source told ESPN.

Griffin hit his right thumb on the helmet of a defender toward the end of practice at M&T Bank Stadium, then threw his helmet on the sideline in disgust. An X-ray revealed a small fracture, a source said.

"I got a little issue with my thumb," Griffin said. "I hit on the helmet of one of the defenders. I guess that's why they tell them to stay away from us."

After getting an X-ray, Griffin returned to the field, where he wiped away tears while his wife consoled him.…