{"id":24002,"date":"2025-02-07T01:06:24","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T01:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002"},"modified":"2025-02-07T01:06:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T01:06:24","slug":"breaking-baltimore-rave%d0%bfs-will-sec%cf%85re-mark-a%d0%bfdrews-f%cf%85t%cf%85re-with-a-new-three-year-co%d0%bftract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Baltimore Rave\u043fs Will Sec\u03c5re Mark A\u043fdrews F\u03c5t\u03c5re with a New Three-Year Co\u043ftract."},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n
\n

 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\"BREAKING:In a major move for the Baltimore Ravens, the team is reportedly finalizing a new three-year contract extension with star tight end Mark Andrews, ensuring his future with the organization for the next several seasons.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

This contract extension not only solidifies Andrews\u2019 place as one of the league\u2019s top tight ends but also gives the Ravens stability at the position heading into their future plans.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Mark Andrews, who was drafted by the Ravens in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, has quickly established himself as one of the premier tight ends in the NFL. Since his rookie season, Andrews has become a key target in the Ravens\u2019 offense, showcasing his exceptional ability to both block and make explosive plays in the passing game. His chemistry with quarterback Lamar Jackson has been a significant factor in his success, making Andrews one of Jackson\u2019s most reliable and trusted weapons.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Throughout his career, Andrews has delivered consistently impressive numbers. In 2019, he had a breakout season with 64 receptions for 852 yards and 10 touchdowns, earning a Pro Bowl selection. His ability to create mismatches against defenders has only improved as the years have gone by. In 2021, he recorded career-highs in both receptions (107) and yards (1,361), further cementing his reputation as one of the league\u2019s elite tight ends.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

This new three-year contract extension signals the Ravens\u2019 commitment to keeping their core players intact and maintaining a competitive team for the foreseeable future. Andrews has become a cornerstone of the Ravens\u2019 offense, and this extension ensures that Jackson will continue to have one of the NFL\u2019s best pass-catching tight ends at his disposal.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The extension also has significant implications for the Ravens\u2019 offensive strategy moving forward. Baltimore has traditionally relied on a run-heavy attack, led by Jackson\u2019s unique dual-threat capabilities. However, the presence of Andrews provides a crucial vertical threat in the passing game, giving the Ravens more balance and unpredictability. With Andrews locked in for the next several years, the Ravens can build around him as a focal point in their offensive scheme.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

For Andrews, this contract extension is a well-deserved reward for his hard work and production on the field. Despite a few injury setbacks in recent seasons, Andrews has consistently proven himself as one of the most durable and reliable players in the Ravens\u2019 lineup. With the new contract, Andrews will continue to play a key role in helping the team challenge for playoff contention year in and year out.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Financial terms of the new deal have yet to be officially released, but it is expected that the extension will make Andrews one of the highest-paid tight ends in the league. Given the growing trend of lucrative contracts for top-tier tight ends, this new deal would reflect Andrews\u2019 elite status in the NFL.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

With Andrews\u2019 future now secured in Baltimore, the Ravens can focus on continuing to build their roster around the core of Jackson, Andrews, and other emerging talents on both sides of the ball. The team\u2019s offensive identity will remain a major talking point heading into the 2025 season, and Andrews will undoubtedly play a central role in the Ravens\u2019 quest to reclaim the AFC North crown and make a deep postseason run.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

In an offseason that has seen several big moves across the league, this contract extension for Mark Andrews is one that ensures the Ravens will continue to remain competitive and secure one of their most important players for the future.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/article>\n

<\/div>\n

<\/main><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

PostedFebruary 5, 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":24003,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24002","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hot-news","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"\nBREAKING: Baltimore Rave\u043fs Will Sec\u03c5re Mark A\u043fdrews F\u03c5t\u03c5re with a New Three-Year Co\u043ftract. - 24\/7 News America<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"BREAKING: Baltimore Rave\u043fs Will Sec\u03c5re Mark A\u043fdrews F\u03c5t\u03c5re with a New Three-Year Co\u043ftract. - 24\/7 News America\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"PostedFebruary 5, 2025\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"24\/7 News America\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-02-07T01:06:24+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mark-andrews-2.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1280\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"720\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Admin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Admin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002\",\"name\":\"BREAKING: Baltimore Rave\u043fs Will Sec\u03c5re Mark A\u043fdrews F\u03c5t\u03c5re with a New Three-Year Co\u043ftract. - 24\/7 News America\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mark-andrews-2.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-02-07T01:06:24+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-02-07T01:06:24+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/4fd584257b8aaef08c4e2bc73ee6a914\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mark-andrews-2.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mark-andrews-2.jpg\",\"width\":1280,\"height\":720},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"BREAKING: Baltimore Rave\u043fs Will Sec\u03c5re Mark A\u043fdrews F\u03c5t\u03c5re with a New Three-Year Co\u043ftract.\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/\",\"name\":\"24\/7 News America\",\"description\":\"Breaking Stories, Real Insights"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/4fd584257b8aaef08c4e2bc73ee6a914\",\"name\":\"Admin\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ab07af1f129ef9c67f3a58e6273eac4d8eb51a1cb066ea995eb6d5f03eceb61b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ab07af1f129ef9c67f3a58e6273eac4d8eb51a1cb066ea995eb6d5f03eceb61b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Admin\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?author=2\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"BREAKING: Baltimore Rave\u043fs Will Sec\u03c5re Mark A\u043fdrews F\u03c5t\u03c5re with a New Three-Year Co\u043ftract. - 24\/7 News America","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"BREAKING: Baltimore Rave\u043fs Will Sec\u03c5re Mark A\u043fdrews F\u03c5t\u03c5re with a New Three-Year Co\u043ftract. - 24\/7 News America","og_description":"PostedFebruary 5, 2025","og_url":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002","og_site_name":"24\/7 News America","article_published_time":"2025-02-07T01:06:24+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1280,"height":720,"url":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mark-andrews-2.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Admin","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Admin","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002","url":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002","name":"BREAKING: Baltimore Rave\u043fs Will Sec\u03c5re Mark A\u043fdrews F\u03c5t\u03c5re with a New Three-Year Co\u043ftract. - 24\/7 News America","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mark-andrews-2.jpg","datePublished":"2025-02-07T01:06:24+00:00","dateModified":"2025-02-07T01:06:24+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/4fd584257b8aaef08c4e2bc73ee6a914"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mark-andrews-2.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mark-andrews-2.jpg","width":1280,"height":720},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=24002#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"BREAKING: Baltimore Rave\u043fs Will Sec\u03c5re Mark A\u043fdrews F\u03c5t\u03c5re with a New Three-Year Co\u043ftract."}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/","name":"24\/7 News America","description":"Breaking Stories, Real Insights"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/4fd584257b8aaef08c4e2bc73ee6a914","name":"Admin","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ab07af1f129ef9c67f3a58e6273eac4d8eb51a1cb066ea995eb6d5f03eceb61b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ab07af1f129ef9c67f3a58e6273eac4d8eb51a1cb066ea995eb6d5f03eceb61b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Admin"},"url":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?author=2"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24002","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=24002"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24002\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24004,"href":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24002\/revisions\/24004"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/24003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24002"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=24002"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=24002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}