For the Baltimore Ravens this season, what can go wrong has gone wrong. They have had injuries and poor performance, resulting in a 1-4 record through their first five games. With things not looking like they will improve much in the interim, it would be wise for them to consider trading some players with expiring contracts, such as Mark Andrews, especially with a capable backup rostered in the form of Isaiah Likely.
Andrews has been a Raven for his eight-year NFL tenure and has been among the best tight ends in the league. Over this time, he has 453 receptions, 5,680 yards, and 53 touchdowns. His 8.8 yards per catch this year is significantly down from his career average of 12.5, but that is primarily due to an inefficient offense without Lamar Jackson. Let’s explore a few potential suitors if the Ravens did decide to move on from Andrews:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a real shot at winning the NFC South this season, but upgrading this position is crucial for their potential to be more than just that. Cade Otton is serviceable and could definitely be a strong option with Andrews in two tight end sets.
A guy with the experience of Andrews, who has never had the weapons around him that the Buccaneers have, and could make them among the elite offenses in the NFL, especially with the way Baker Mayfield is playing right now. A secondary factor to consider is the relationship Andrews and Mayfield have off the field, which will make the transition into this offense about as seamless as it gets.
Seattle Seahawks
Mike Macdonald came in and gave the Seattle Seahawks life when the public and sportsbooks both ruled them out before they even played a game. This has led fans to believe they are legitimate. The “12th Man,” the nickname for their fanbase, has always been loyal, but when the team starts winning and making plays, the city rallies behind them like no other.
New week, new opportunity.
Despite the loss against Tampa, the Seahawks played a hell of a game.
Darnold & the offense seem to be firing on all cylinders.
Defense just needs to get healthy.
Seattle can still win the division.
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— le spoon (@FDT4EVUR) October 10, 2025
Now, Macdonald may be reaching out to his old team for reinforcements. AJ Barner had a breakout game last week against the Buccaneers. Still, he is not often relied upon to make such a significant contribution, and the sample size is too small to have a substantial impact on the entire offense. Bringing in a veteran like Andrews as a rental will not only allow the offense to add more experience to the position but also enable Barner to learn from Andrews and be prepared to take on that role more consistently going into the 2026 offseason.
Denver Broncos
So far, the Evan Engram experiment with the Denver Broncos has not been successful. As per our PFSN TEi rankings, he is the 37th-ranked tight end in the league at 72.9 (C-). They have the defense to hang with anyone in the NFL, and the offense looks good, but bringing in a 3-Time Pro Bowler to solidify their one hole, if you even want to call it that, gives this team Super Bowl upside. Plus, Sean Payton created a monster in Jimmy Graham in New Orleans, and while I don’t think Engram is totally done for, they need to seize the moment now and solidify the tight end position.
Los Angeles Chargers
While the Chargers currently sit atop the AFC West, their offense hasn’t been great. Only five teams in the AFC have scored fewer points than they have this season, and only one of them has a winning record. It has been evident in their last two games, as they scored a total of 28 points, resulting in losses. Their current tight end room has Will Dissly and Tyler Conklin, who haven’t been integral parts of an offense alone to this point in their careers, and promising rookie Oronde Gadsden II. Bringing in Andrews would add another veteran pass catcher to the offense and help the Chargers regain their swagger from the first three games.