The Baltimore Ravens took to Instagram on Thursday to break his silence after multiple fourth-quarter blunders — a fumble, fumble, and a two-point conversion in the team’s 27-25 AFC divisional loss. To tie the game, to beat the game. Sunday.
“It is impossible to adequately express how I feel. I am absolutely bound by what happened on Sunday,” Andrews wrote. “I’m devastated for my teammates, coaches and Ravens fans. I put every ounce of my life into competing at the highest level because I love my team and the game of football. That’s why I’m gathering my thoughts until now and Address the issue publicly.”
In the days following Baltimore’s season-ending loss, a GoFundMe fundraiser originally organized by Bills fan Nicholas Howard has amassed more than $100,000 in more than 3,000 donations to a cause close to Andrews’ heart. Donations to charity, Breakthrough T1D. Founded in 1970, the non-profit organization focuses on global Type 1 diabetes research and advocacy for those affected like Andrews.
“Despite the negativity, I saw heartfelt love and encouragement, including from those who generously donated to groundbreaking T1D organizations,” Andrews wrote Thursday. “Even when the moment seems darkest, perspective can be revealing. There’s still a lot of light in the world and I’m going to do my best to bounce back and contribute to that.”
Mark Andrews on IG: pic.twitter.com/ptoanmx2nf
-Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) January 23, 2025
What’s next for Andrews?
Andrews did not speak to reporters after Sunday’s game and was not available in the locker room Monday in his role as a veteran tight end. He has long been one of the Ravens’ most accessible and accountable players. He was awarded the Ravens’ Media Good Man Award early in his career for his work with the media.
Apparently, his comments on his Instagram account don’t make it a non-story. Whenever Andrews faces the media next, his fourth-quarter fumble and potential game-winning two-point conversion pass that dropped a two-point bill will be the standout storyline. But it won’t be difficult for the Ravens and Andrews to move on from this painful loss without somehow resolving the issue.
This is shaping up to be an interesting offseason for Andrews. He is in the final year of a four-year, $56 million contract. His salary cap number rises to $16.9 million in 2025. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh insisted Wednesday that Andrews is a big part of the team’s future, but that’s complicated by the fact that Baltimore’s two other tight ends, Isaiah , Charlie Kolar and Charlie Kolar are both entering the final year of their contracts.
General manager Eric DeCosta admitted the team will have some tough decisions to make at the tight end position going forward. – Jeff Zrebiec, Ravens senior writer
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