Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely is preparing for every scenario this offseason as an impending free agent.

With the Ravens signing fellow tight end Mark Andrews to a multi-year deal in 2025, some thought the move was a little odd, given that Likely was older and seemed to have more upside than the veteran.

But due to that move, it is not likely Baltimore will look to extend Isaiah, something that might not sit too well with the fan base.

However, Likely, in an interview with Jon Gruden, offered his love for Baltimore, but then used three words that Ravens fans might not like.

“I love Baltimore. They took the chance on me when all 31 didn’t,” Likely said via Gruden Goes Long. “At the end of the day, I tell everybody Baltimore is home for me. But business is business, so I’m really just seeing what’s going to happen.”

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Business is business hints at Likely moving on?

It certainly does, but it also hints that Likely is likely to go after what he feels is market value for his services.

Spotrac.com has his market value at $8.8 million APY, and we think the Ravens, after paying Andrews, won’t want that sort of money tied up in two tight ends.

That means that Likely will probably look elsewhere, one for more money, and two, for the opportunity to be a starter. Because we can be fairly certain that Likely won’t get either of those in Baltimore.

Who knows, he might stay on a reduced contract, but based on his words, it doesn’t appear Likely’s career won’t continue in Baltimore.

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