Mark Andrews landing spots: Colts, Jets best fits if Ravens trade TE
Mark Andrews has played for the Baltimore Ravens since the team selected him in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft. It isn't clear whether that will continue to remain the case.
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta was noncommittal about Andrews' future when asked about it during a pre-draft news conference Wednesday.
"I never know what's going to happen," DeCosta said. "And I would never want to say this or that. But I can tell you this: Mark Andrews is a warrior. He's played his butt off for us. His competitiveness, his talent, his attitude, his leadership is so valued here."
"He's a great player," DeCosta added. "And I think we're in the business of keeping as many great players as we can. So, there's always a lot of unpredictability with the draft. You just never know."
Andrews, 29, is entering the final season of a four-year, $56 million deal he signed with the Ravens in 2021. He was productive for Baltimore in 2024 – generating 55 catches, 673 yards and a team-high 11 touchdown receptions – but the Ravens could consider trading him if they are worried about losing him in 2026 free agency.
Where could Andrews land if the Ravens look to move him? Here are a handful of good fits for the 2021 All-Pro first teamer.
Indianapolis Colts
The Colts have a glaring need at tight end, as Drew Ogletree and Mo Alie-Cox are projected to be their top options at the position next season.
Indianapolis has been tied to Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland with the 14th selection in the 2025 NFL draft. If the Colts prefer to go in a different direction with their top selection, trading a mid-round pick for Andrews would be a sensible way to find a middle-of-the-field upgrade for Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones.
New York Jets
The Detroit Lions always had good tight end play during Aaron Glenn's time with the team. T.J. Hockenson performed well in Ben Johnson's offense before Sam LaPorta burst onto the scene with an impressive rookie season.
The Jets currently have Jeremy Ruckert and Stone Smartt atop their tight end depth chart. The two have combined to produce 66 total catches across 79 NFL games. Suffice to say, Andrews would be a significant upgrade.
Tennessee Titans
The Titans are expected to select Cam Ward with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Pairing him with an experienced target like Andrews would help ease the Miami product's transition to the professional level.
Andrews would also pair well with the solid and speedy Chig Okonkwo and give the Titans a formidable one-two punch at tight end.
Los Angeles Chargers
Could Andrews go from playing for one Harbaugh brother to another? It's possible. The Chargers presently have the solid but unspectacular duo of Tyler Conklin and Will Dissly set to battle for the starting job.
Justin Herbert has enjoyed throwing to tight ends during his career and Andrews would be the best one with whom he has worked.
New York Giants
The Giants inquired about the availability of Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert, per ESPN's Jordan Raanan. Thus, it would stand to reason that New York would call Baltimore about Andrews if the Ravens consider trading the veteran tight end.
Andrews would provide the Giants with a top-tier partner for the promising Theo Johnson, who totaled 29 catches, 331 yards and a touchdown before suffering a season-ending Lisfranc injury after 12 games. Given that Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen are on the hot seat, they may be willing to make an aggressive trade to bring a proven veteran like Andrews in to upgrade the team's receiving corps.
Carolina Panthers
Ja'Tavion Sanders and Tommy Tremble combined for a respectable 56 catches last season, but the Panthers need to continue adding weapons around Bryce Young. Andrews had more receiving yards last season (673) than any Panthers player, so he could be a key weapon in Carolina's improving offense.