After eight seasons, three Pro Bowls, an All-Pro appearance and plenty of touchdowns, Mark Andrews time with the Baltimore Ravens appears to be drawing closer to an end.
The 30-year-old tight end has long been considered one of the league's best talents at his position. But dwindling on-field returns — coupled with Isaiah Likely's ascendancy — appear to leave the veteran pass-catcher on the outs.
Andrews' name has swirled in trade rumors since his fumble and drop during the AFC Divisional last season. With the Ravens stuck near the bottom of the AFC North standings, those links away have only intensified.
So, just who could make a move for Andrews before Tuesday's trade deadline? Here are four possible contenders.
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Mark Andrews landing spots
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Before he was snagging passes in Charm City, Andrews played at Oklahoma, forming quite the battery with former Sooners QB Baker Mayfield. Could the duo — which accounted for 1,765 yards and 22 touchdowns across three seasons in Norman — reunite in Tampa Bay?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have gotten great contributions out of Cade Otton, who has stepped up in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin Jr.'s absences. Emeka Egbuka has looked one of the league's best pass-catchers at different points in the season. And there's a case to be made that the beauty of Tampa Bay's attack comes in its unpredictability — seven different players have corralled at least 10 passes this year.
If that's the case, why not add another player capable of stretching the defense and conjuring spells with the ball in his grasp? Otton has yet to find the end zone this season. Andrews, meanwhile, is Baltimore's all-time leader in receiving touchdowns. Although his skills looked to have atrophied somewhat, he is one year removed from snagging 11 touchdowns.
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Washington Commanders
Nine months after appearing in the NFC Championship, the Washington Commanders find themselves in flux. Injuries haven't helped their cause —Jayden Daniels has missed time due to a hamstring malady, Deebo Samuel was felled by heel trouble and Terry McLaurin has been limited to four games due to a recurring quadriceps injury.
At 3-5, Washington finds itself at a crossroads? Stay the course in the hopes of sneaking into the postseason? Or punt on the year and retool for a run next season?
If the Commanders choose the former, Andrews could represent a quality option to bolster the side's offensive ranks. Zach Ertz remains productive as ever at 34. But he could use a reprieve every now and then. Andrews, with his hulking frame and pedigree, could fit well in Kliff Kingsbury's setup.
Seattle Seahawks
Sam Darnold has looked right at home in the Emerald City since inking a three-year, $90 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks in the offseason. The 28-year-old tallied 1.754 yards and 12 touchdowns to just four picks across his first seven appearances.
His numbers have tailed off ever so slightly in recent weeks — after completing upwards of 70 percent of his passes in his first five starts, Darnold has seen his efficiency dip to below 60 percent in Weeks 7 and 8.
Wobbles are to be expected, even from the best hurlers. Darnold has ample support around in him in Seattle; Jaxon Smith-Njigba is arguably the league's best performer at his position this year, while Kenneth Walker II and Zach Charbonnet are a captivating blend of ice and fire.
Tight end remains a bit of a weak point, though. On one hand, A.J. Barner has four touchdowns on the year, level with Smith-Njigba at the top of Seattle's charts. On the other, he only has 212 yards, the 25th-best mark among tight ends.
Andrews isn't infallible. But he's certainly good enough to compete for snaps with Barner and Elijah Arroyo. If that can keep the Seahawks above their NFC West competition in the standings, it would represent a good investment for Mike Macdonald's bunch.
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Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers have rarely been deemed a feel-good story as of late. But Dave Canales' side is finally showing signs of life after years of turmoil.
Bryce Young is slowly but surely finding his footing, while Rico Dowdle has resembled some of football's best runners since surging to the top of Carolina's RB depth chart. And then, there's Tetairoa McMillan, the 22-year-old rookie whose production has garnered endless praise.
The Panthers are still fairly unlikely to make the postseason in 2025. But bringing an inspired Andrews into the fold could make things interesting.