“He’s on Schedule”: ‘Reserved’ John Harbaugh Offers a ‘Hopeful’ Update on Mark Andrews’ Injury

Although Week 11 brought a win for the Baltimore Ravens, it also brought some painful news for the team. Coach John Harbaugh and the entire Evermore team prayed for their Pro Bowl tight end, Mark Andrews, who likely suffered a season-ending injury in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Mark Andrews had “a very serious ankle injury,” which was more than just a sprain.

The reason for the injury looking more painful was because of the way it happened. During the opening drive, Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson threw him to the ground with a hip-drop tackle, and Mark Andrews, as a result, was unable to get up. Since then, prayers have been on for the tight end, and now an update on his injury has come from Coach Harbaugh.

Will Mark Andrews be back?

In a recent press conference, coach John Harbaugh mentioned that Mark Andrews, who is currently on the injured reserve, seems to be progressing well without any setbacks. The HC also highlighted, “I think he’s on schedule…..may be a little ahead of schedule.”

John Harbaugh continued, “I don’t really know if that’s accurate to say, but I’ve seen him in their working and he’s in great spirits, and we’re hopeful.” Harbaugh emphasized that the team’s focus is on reaching the point where they are still playing when Andrews is ready to come back, and they are committed to giving their all for that. Andrews was seen in the Ravens locker room after practice last week while continuing his rehab from the ankle injury.

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Mark Andrews is one of the best tight ends in the league, as he has shown consistency as a reliable pass catcher for the Ravens. In the past six years, he has 287 pass-catching records from Lamar Jackson to his name, which is 123 more than any other player in the league. After his injury, the team encountered trouble. To replace him, the Ravens needed other reliable pass receivers with similar potential who could establish a good connection with their quarterback.

Who helped the Ravens fill the void left by Mark Andrews?

The Ravens faced the challenge of losing their star tight end, Mark Andrews. However, every player on the offense played their part to overcome this setback. According to Baltimore Ravens HC John Harbaugh, it’s a collective effort, and the whole team needs to contribute to fill the void left by Mark Andrews. He emphasized the importance of the receivers in this process. Fortunately, when Andrews was injured, other players stepped up to fill the gap.

Odell Beckham Jr., Zay Flowers, Nelson Agholor, and Rashod Bateman made significant contributions in the passing game. Notably, Flowers has been consistent throughout the season, showcasing his speed and ability to gain yards after receiving the ball, which adds an explosive element to the Ravens’ offense. The result of the hard work of these players is that the Ravens have now earned a playoff berth for themselves.

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