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Ravens, Andrews agree to a $56M, four-year extension deal
Ravens, Andrews agree to a $56M, four-year extension deal
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Baltimore Ravens Mark Andrews has reportedly signed a four-year contract extension, the team announced on Monday.
A source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that the deal was worth $56 million.
Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta was delighted with this signing.
“Mark is exactly the type of player we wish to keep as a Raven long term,” DeCosta said. “He’s competitive, passionate, talented, and a leader. We are so excited to have him in Baltimore for the next five years.”
The new deal makes Andrews the third-highest paid tight end in the NFL behind George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Andrews joined the league after being selected by Baltimore in the 2018 NFL Draft. He made his professional debut against the Buffalo Bills in a 47-3 victory for the Ravens.
The 26-year-old was named a Pro Bowler in 2019 when he caught 64 passes for 852 yards and 10 touchdowns. Last season, Andrews caught 65.9 percent of the passes thrown to him for 701 yards and seven touchdowns.
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Time and time again we see how impactful a good/great TE is. Gesicki is really damn good and is a matchup nightmare, I am of the sentiment that we ought to hold onto him and pay him. Just my 2¢
If Gesicki finally has the type of season we've all been waiting for then he'll be worth that money. And if not, we have options in house to replace him for a fraction of the price.
Seems like a lot, but I'm sure that's what Gesicki's agent will ask for. He absolutely can produce at Andrews' level, just hasn't had the consistent QB play to get there. He's playing for a lot this season.
Its good WR2 money if last FA was anything to go off of. I think it'd be silly if we don't match or give him something competitive but cheaper
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Good thing someone else is gonna be giving him that contract next year. Hopefully Long gets ready for next year when he’s our starting tight end.
Mark Andrews is better though. Gesicki has some things to prove to make that money.
🤦♂️ Any cap wiz know if we're going to be able to afford this?
Guess we drafting a TE next year.
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