The Baltimore Ravens and Mark Andrews reached an agreement on Wednesday night. Andrews will receive a contract extension for three years, worth $39.3 millions, which includes a $26 million guarantee. Baltimore Beatdown’s staff has provided their reactions to the move.

It was inevitable that the Ravens would keep at least one of their two top tight ends. Isaiah Likely was the top choice for this year. However, his injury during preseason may have delayed negotiations. The Ravens also have other contracts to negotiate. He would have cost them more. Baltimore appears to prioritize Travis Jones and Tyler Linderbaum, the two key players from its 2022 draft class, by keeping Andrews on a discounted APY. Andrews is likely to retire as a Ravens player in the future, while Lamar Jackson keeps his long-time target. – Nikhil Mehta

Mark Andrews, who just became the first person to hold the Triple Crown for all receiving categories of the team’s history, will stay in the city and continue his legacy with the purple and gold. Andrews’s stay is a welcome change from my initial thought that Isaiah Likely would not be joining the team for next season. Andrews has been Lamar Jackson’s safety blanket for many years. He is also a positive locker room influence. The Ravens should also be able to keep Charlie Kolar. — Mark Myers

It’s not unusual to see the team’s leader in yards and catches signing an extension. However, there are two other tight ends who would be younger and possibly cheaper. It was anticipated that the Ravens would replace Andrews with the young and promising Isaiah Likely. Likely’s performance this year has been below expectations, so it is prudent for the Ravens team to sign their star tight-end. Andrews’ relationship with Lamar Jackson makes it a good idea to keep him at Baltimore, as negotiations with Jackson are likely to intensify. — Stephen Bopst

Although I’m happy that Andrews will remain a Raven for the foreseeable future, I don’t love this extension. I was firmly on the side of keeping Isaiah Likely for a long time despite his disappointing season in 2025. The signing of Andrews doesn’t necessarily eliminate a Likely contract extension. However, the likelihood seems to be much lower.

Andrews is the first choice for Lamar Jackson, and has become a fixture in the franchise’s history. Andrews has clearly regressed in recent years and is no longer at his peak. This extension bothers me. But he is still a reliable receiver, especially in red zones. The Ravens will not have to deal with three free agents in the offseason. Dustin Cox

Let me tell you something. Mark Andrews and Lamar Jackson are doing well. I’m happy for them. Mark Andrews, who was once a top three tight end in the NFL before he suffered a leg injury in 2023, has remained a mainstay in this offense ever since. Lamar Jackson considers him his favorite tight end and target. Jackson would probably say that he wants Andrews forever if you asked him about Andrews. It looks like it might happen.

I hate that this is at the cost of extending Isaiah Likely. Likely is a rising star and arguably more dynamic than Andrews at the moment. Andrews’ future was still uncertain a few months ago when rumors of a Likely contract extension began to circulate. After a foot injury, and a poor season, Likely is likely to leave Baltimore. — Zach Canter

Mark Andrews has established himself as the Ravens all-time top receiver. He’s been a key part of their success since 2018. This contract extension is surprising given the recent circumstances. Andrews’s production has decreased over the last two years and he is approaching 30. He’s been Lamar Jackson’s safety blanket for years, but his role has decreased in the passing game. And he’s also had a fair share of dropped passes, including in the postseason. This move will likely seal the fates for Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar and other free agents in Baltimore after this season. The Ravens would find it difficult to resign Andrews or Kolar given their new contracts’ length and cost. — Frank Platko