Ravens ready to dump Mark Andrews? Jets target Ravens star as playoff drop and contract concerns fuel trade rumors
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The New York Jets have emerged as potential suitors for Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, as trade speculation gains momentum following a crucial playoff mistake and looming salary cap decisions in Baltimore.
Cap crunch forces Ravens to rethink veteran core
Mark Andrews, a three-time Pro Bowler and one of the NFL's top tight ends, is under contract through 2025. But with the Ravens needing to manage their cap space, they could save $11 million by trading him — especially after his late-game drop in the Divisional Round loss to the Buffalo Bills.
As NFL analyst Brooke Cersosimo explained, "He's been a very reliable player (minus that drop in the Divisional Round loss), but this is a business after all.
Andrews is a free agent in 2026, and with Baltimore needing to allocate money elsewhere... the team could save $11 million against the cap and gain future draft capital by trading him.
The Jets, meanwhile, are actively rebuilding around quarterback Justin Fields. They've already added drafted rookie tight end Mason Taylor in the second round, but a proven veteran like Andrews could give the offense a boost and mentor the rookie.
Jets target Mark Andrews as key to fast-tracking offense
"In come the Jets, who are in the middle of a rebuild and need more pieces to help Justin Fields jump-start the offense. New York did draft Mason Taylor in the second round, but bringing in Andrews for a year to aid this unit and mentor the rookie makes sense," Cersosimo added.
No deal is confirmed yet, but with training camps approaching, talks could escalate. The Ravens may lean on emerging talent Isaiah Likely while cashing in on Andrews' trade value.
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If Baltimore decides to move on, the Jets appear ready to act — viewing Andrews as a short-term spark and long-term influence in their evolving offense.
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