NFL Trade Rumors: Baltimore Ravens Uncertain of Tight End Mark Andrews' Future With the Team
The Baltimore Ravens may not be committed to one of their locker room leaders. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta expressed uncertainty that All-Pro tight end Mark Andrews would remain on the team for the 2025 season.
Asked whether he expects Mark Andrews to still be with team in 2025, DeCosta said: "I never know what's going to happen, but I can tell you this, Mark Andrews is a warrior. He's a great player and we're in the business of keeping as many great players as we can."
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Andrews famously dropped a pass on a two-point conversion attempt in the waning minutes of the Ravens' Divisional Round loss to the Buffalo Bills. A successful conversion attempt could have theoretically forced overtime, depending on what the Bills did in the final 1:30 of game time.
Despite that blunder, Andrews has been an exceptionally valuable player over his seven seasons with the Ravens. He already holds the Ravens' single-season record for receiving yards in a season (1361), and he's only 247 yards away from matching wide receiver Derrick Mason for the franchise record in career receiving yards.
Parting ways with Andrews would seem like an overreaction to one bad play, but if the Ravens have truly soured on him, rival teams should be lining up to buy low on the three-time Pro Bowler. He won't turn 30 until September, and he should have many good years ahead of him.
A deeper look at Andrews reveals a player still squarely in his prime. His 39.6 receiving yards per game in 2024 may have been his fewest since his rookie season, but he made up for his lack of volume with efficiency. He averaged an excellent 9.8 yards per target and a staggering 140.9 passer rating on throws in his direction last season. On a per pass basis, he remains a fantastic option, and he would likely be more productive in a more prolific passing attack.
Any team with a need at tight end should be interested in Andrews. Unless someone is willing to put together a massive trade offer, the Ravens shouldn't rush to move their veteran. Anything less than a second-round pick shouldn't tempt them.
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