Baltimore, MD – June 23, 2025
Amid swirling trade speculation and mounting pressure from media and fans, the Baltimore Ravens have made their position crystal clear — Mark Andrews is not for sale.
Over the past few weeks, rumors have grown louder that the All-Pro tight end might be on the move. With Andrews entering the final year of his contract and backup Isaiah Likely proving his value, analysts began connecting dots between Baltimore’s cap strategy and teams in need of a veteran pass-catching presence. The Carolina Panthers, desperate to support young quarterback Bryce Young, were floated as a potential suitor. But inside the Ravens building, the tone has been anything but uncertain.
General Manager Eric DeCosta shut the door on any possible move during a team media session Thursday afternoon. “Mark is a cornerstone of who we are — as a team and as a culture. He’s not going anywhere,” DeCosta said firmly. “Speculation doesn’t change reality. We’re building a championship roster, and he’s a big part of that.”
Head coach John Harbaugh echoed the sentiment, brushing aside outside noise with a smirk. “There’s always talk this time of year. But we know what Mark brings — leadership, fire, and a connection with Lamar you can’t fabricate. Why would we trade that?”
Indeed, few players have been more essential to Lamar Jackson’s success than Andrews. Since entering the league in 2018, he’s not only been Jackson’s most trusted target but also a tone-setter in the locker room. Injuries slowed him last season, and a key drop in the playoffs was hard to ignore, but the Ravens see past the moment — they see the résumé.
“He’s been there for me since day one,” Lamar Jackson said in a recent interview. “He’s not just a teammate, he’s a brother. People forget how much he’s done for this team.”
Andrews himself has remained silent on the trade noise, choosing instead to focus on what he calls “the most important season of my life.” According to sources close to the tight end, he’s motivated, healthy, and more focused than ever on bringing a title to Baltimore.
The Ravens, who came up short in last season’s playoff run, are all-in on 2025. With Derrick Henry added to the backfield and the defense reloaded, Baltimore isn’t in rebuild mode — they’re in Super Bowl mode. And in that picture, there’s no version that doesn’t include No. 89 lining up across the middle on 3rd and 7.
For now, the message is loud and unshakable: Mark Andrews isn’t just staying in Baltimore — he’s central to its mission.
