Mark Andrews addresses trade rumors as the NFL draft approaches

Speaking for the first time this offseason, Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews expressed confidence that he’ll remain with the team and is focused on earning redemption after a disappointing playoff exit.

Andrews, currently promoting Dexcom U—a NIL initiative for college athletes with diabetes—responded to trade rumors surrounding him ahead of Thursday’s NFL Draft. While speculation grew following general manager Eric DeCosta’s vague comments about Andrews’ future, the three-time Pro Bowler said he hasn’t had any discussions with the team about a potential trade.

“At the end of the day, it’s a business, and like [DeCosta] said, he wants to keep great players,” Andrews told ESPN. “You can’t be surprised by anything, but I’m a Raven.”

DeCosta had praised Andrews’ performance but acknowledged the unpredictability of the draft. “Mark is a warrior,” he said. “He’s played his butt off for us.”

Andrews, 29, is entering the final year of his four-year, $56 million deal and carries a $16.9 million cap hit—third highest on the team. While releasing or trading him would save the Ravens $11 million in cap space, Andrews emphasized his strong relationship with the organization and commitment to success.

“There’s nothing really to share on my end,” he said. “I’ve just been working hard to be in the best shape of my life and help this team win a Super Bowl.”

His playoff run ended in heartbreak after dropping a crucial 2-point conversion against the Bills, which would’ve tied the game in the final minutes. Andrews blamed wet gloves for the drop but took full responsibility. “At the end of the day, I should’ve caught that ball,” he said.

Despite the backlash and threats he received online, Bills fans rallied with over $146,000 in donations to Breakthrough T1D, a diabetes nonprofit. Now, Andrews is continuing his advocacy through Dexcom, helping launch a program that spotlights college athletes with Type 1 diabetes. Submissions are open until May 23.

Looking ahead, Andrews remains focused on silencing critics and leading Baltimore in another Super Bowl push.