{"id":865213,"date":"2026-04-13T03:03:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T03:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/865213\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T03:03:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T03:03:24","slug":"ravens-surprisingly-draft-mark-andrews-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/865213\/","title":{"rendered":"Ravens Surprisingly Draft Mark Andrews&#8217; Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Baltimore%2C+MD&amp;city=Baltimore&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Ravens+Surprisingly+Draft+Mark+Andrews%27+Replacement&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fmd%2Fbaltimore%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F12%2Fravens-surprisingly-draft-mark-andrews-replacement%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dc3127e00ac.jpg\" alt=\"A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football player in mid-motion, with sharp, overlapping planes in the team colors of the Baltimore Ravens.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The Ravens&#8217; surprising draft plans for their tight end position could signal a shift in offensive strategy.Baltimore Today<\/p>\n<p>The Baltimore Ravens have made the surprising decision to extend star tight end Mark Andrews for three more years, even as young up-and-coming tight ends Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar were expected to hit free agency. This move leaves Andrews as the sole tight end on the roster, leading to speculation that the Ravens may target a new receiving threat in the upcoming draft.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Ravens&#8217; decision to extend Andrews long-term while letting Likely and Kolar walk raises questions about their tight end plans. Drafting another top tight end could signal a shift in offensive strategy or concerns about Andrews&#8217; long-term durability.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, the Ravens have been linked to selecting interior offensive linemen in the draft, but many analysts believe a receiving threat at tight end could be an even bigger need for the team. The departure of Likely and Kolar leaves Andrews as the lone tight end, making the position a potential area of focus in the upcoming draft.<\/p>\n<p>        The Ravens extended Mark Andrews&#8217; contract for three more years last season.Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar were expected to hit free agency this offseason.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Mark Andrews<\/p>\n<p>The Ravens&#8217; star tight end who was recently extended for three more years.<\/p>\n<p>Isaiah Likely<\/p>\n<p>A young, up-and-coming tight end who was expected to leave the Ravens in free agency.<\/p>\n<p>Charlie Kolar<\/p>\n<p>Another young tight end who was expected to depart the Ravens in free agency.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Baltimore%2C+MD&amp;city=Baltimore&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Ravens+Surprisingly+Draft+Mark+Andrews%27+Replacement&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fmd%2Fbaltimore%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F12%2Fravens-surprisingly-draft-mark-andrews-replacement%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a>        <\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The Ravens&#8217; decision to extend Andrews long-term while letting Likely and Kolar go raises questions about their tight end plans. Drafting another top tight end could signal a shift in offensive strategy or concerns about Andrews&#8217; long-term durability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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