Baltimore, MD – June 6, 2025
Mark Andrews has been a cornerstone of the Ravens' offense for nearly a decade — a three-time Pro Bowler, a favorite target of Lamar Jackson, and the emotional heart of the passing game. But as the 2025 season looms and Isaiah Likely continues his rapid ascent, a once-unthinkable question is now echoing across Baltimore: Is it time for the Ravens to move on from Andrews?
The veteran tight end is entering the final year of his contract amid mounting pressure and rising internal competition. His costly drop in the AFC Divisional Round loss to the Bills — a moment that could’ve tied the game — has not been forgotten. While Andrews has taken accountability and expressed gratitude for his time in Baltimore, some in the fan base and media are wondering if that era may be nearing its end.
"This is my life. I put a lot of work into this... but it wasn’t the way that I had planned it," Andrews said during a recent press conference. "I’ve had an incredible offseason. I’m excited to show what I can continue to do, and continue to prove myself and step up in big moments."
The problem? Those big moments are starting to belong to someone else.
Isaiah Likely, the 25-year-old playmaker entering his third season, has quickly become a darling of head coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Harbaugh even made it clear what he expects from the younger tight end: "I want to see him be an All-Pro. That would be my goal for him, and he’s capable of it." In a suddenly stacked receiver room that includes Zay Flowers and DeAndre Hopkins, Likely’s versatility and athleticism are pushing him into a more prominent role — potentially at the expense of Andrews.
Still, walking away from Andrews wouldn’t be easy. He’s coming off a season with a personal-best 11 touchdowns and remains a red-zone nightmare for defenses. His chemistry with Jackson is battle-tested, his leadership unquestioned. But he turns 30 this September and has yet to reach the end zone in a postseason game — a stat that looms large for a team obsessed with Super Bowl aspirations.
The contract situation only complicates things further. Andrews declined to discuss extension talks, saying only: "That’s not for me to deal with... I think I’ve been able to do it at the highest level for a long time, and I’m not slowing down."
Andrews believes he still belongs. The Ravens have to decide if they agree — or if Isaiah Likely’s time has come. The answer could define not just this season, but the next era of Baltimore Ravens football.
