The Star Tight End Who Refuses to Let One Drop Define His Legacy

Baltimore, MD – May 28, 2025

The sound of a football hitting turf in Buffalo last January still echoes in the minds of many Ravens fans. The two-point conversion that could’ve tied the divisional-round playoff game slipped through the hands of Mark Andrews — the Pro Bowl tight end who had long been the heart of Baltimore’s offense. It was a moment that could have broken lesser players. But Andrews? He’s using it as fuel.

"This is my life. I put a lot of work into this," Andrews shared with reporters this week, speaking for the first time since that bitter loss. "It wasn’t the way I had planned it, but that’s all part of the story. I’ve had an incredible offseason. I’m excited to prove myself and step up in big moments."

Now entering his eighth year with the Ravens, Andrews knows the noise. He’s heard the trade rumors, read the doubts, and watched as younger talent like Isaiah Likely has started to rise behind him. Add to that the fact he turns 30 in September and is entering the final year of his contract — and you might think the veteran would be weary. You’d be wrong.

"I’m extremely excited to be here," Andrews said. "This is an incredible organization. I’m very thankful to be here for my eighth year."

Those words weren’t hollow. Andrews put up 11 touchdowns last season — a personal best — and remained a vital security blanket for Lamar Jackson despite the offensive evolution around him. Yet, his playoff struggles linger, with zero touchdowns in eight postseason appearances. It’s a stat he’s keenly aware of, and one he’s determined to change.

When asked about a potential contract extension, Andrews kept his focus forward. "I think I’m a great player. I think I’ve done it at the highest level for a long time, and I’m not slowing down."

That may sound like confidence, but it’s more than that — it’s resolve. A resolve to remind everyone who he is, not through words, but through the only thing that matters in Baltimore: action on the field.

And if Mark Andrews has his way, one drop will never define his legacy — only the way he responds to it.