Most people would agree that Mark Andrews and the had a successful 2024 season, securing 12 wins. However, many believed the team had the potential to achieve even more, including a Super Bowl victory. Unfortunately, their season ended abruptly when Andrews, a reliable seven-year veteran who dropped only three passes all season, failed to catch a two-point conversion attempt from Lamar Jackson in the Ravens’ playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills
The disappointing way the season ended, along with the rise of Isaiah Likely, led some to question whether Andrews’ time in Baltimore was coming to an end. The situation was further complicated by his $4 million roster bonus due on March 16. Despite these concerns, the Ravens have now made a decision regarding Andrews for the 2025 season.
Mark Andrews Likely to Stay with the Ravens in 2025
The Baltimore Ravens had a 24-hour window to decide whether to pay Mark Andrews’ $4 million roster bonus, which took place between Saturday and Sunday. This deadline wasn’t unexpected, as such time constraints often lead to decisive actions, though that wasn’t the case here.
As reported by The Athletic’s Ravens insider Jeff Zrebiec, the Ravens have chosen to exercise Andrews’ contract option for the 2025 season. This means that, unless there’s a contract adjustment, Andrews will carry a $16.9 million cap hit this year—the same amount he received in 2024, when the former All-Pro tight end recorded 673 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns.
However, just because the Ravens exercised Andrews’ option doesn’t guarantee he will remain on the roster when the season begins. Zrebiec noted that the Ravens might still entertain “legitimate” trade offers for their 29-year-old, three-time Pro Bowler.
“Mark Andrews’ $4 million roster bonus triggered on the 5th day of the new league year, which technically was between 4 pm Saturday and 4 pm today. The Ravens picked it up, which wasn’t surprising—they were never going to release Andrews. Could they trade him? Maybe, but it would require a legitimate offer,” Zrebiec said.
When responding to an X user who asked whether a fourth-round pick would be enough for a potential Andrews trade, Zrebiec indicated he’d be “surprised” if that was enough to persuade the Ravens to agree to a deal.
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