Most agree that top star and the Baltimore Ravens had a strong 2024 campaign, finishing with 12 wins. Still, there was a sense they fell short of their full potential, with many believing they had the talent to capture a Super Bowl.
Their promising season came to an abrupt end when top star — a reliable seven-year veteran who dropped only three passes all season — failed to haul in a critical two-point conversion pass from Lamar Jackson during Baltimore’s playoff defeat to the Buffalo Bills.
The disappointing finish, paired with Isaiah Likely’s rise, sparked speculation about Andrews’ future with the team. The situation was further complicated by the $4 million roster bonus Andrews was set to receive on March 16. However, the Ravens have now made their decision regarding his status for next season.
Mark Andrews seemingly staying with Baltimore Ravens in 2025
The Baltimore Ravens faced a 24-hour window, from Saturday to Sunday, to decide whether to pay Mark Andrews’ $4 million roster bonus. While tight deadlines often prompt swift decisions, this one played out as expected—without any surprises.
Per The Athletic’s Ravens insider Jeff Zrebiec, the team has officially exercised Andrews’ contract option for the 2025 season. As a result, unless a contract restructuring occurs, Andrews will carry a $16.9 million cap hit this year—the same figure as 2024, when the former All-Pro tight end totaled 673 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns.
Still, picking up Andrews’ option doesn’t necessarily lock him into Baltimore’s roster for Week 1. Zrebiec noted the Ravens could remain open to “legitimate” trade offers for the 29-year-old, three-time Pro Bowler.
“Mark Andrews’ $4 million roster bonus kicked in on the fifth day of the new league year, technically between 4 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. today,” Zrebiec reported. “The Ravens picked it up, no surprise. They were never going to release Andrews. Could a trade happen? Possibly, but it would require a serious offer.”
Zrebiec also addressed a question on X from a user who wondered if a fourth-round pick might be sufficient to facilitate an Andrews trade. In response, Zrebiec expressed doubt, saying he’d be “surprised” if the Ravens would accept such an offer for the veteran tight end.