NFL Star Mark Andrews Involved in Car Accident, Gets Evaluated by Medical Staff as Team Releases Statement
Mark Andrews, the star tight end for the Baltimore Ravens, was involved in a car accident on his way to the team’s training center but escaped without injuries. The incident took place on Wednesday morning, and team medical staff evaluated him at the Under Armour Performance Center. Andrews, who is a three-time Pro-Bowler, had previously spent nearly half of the last season sidelined due to an injury from a now-banned “hip-drop tackle.” Fortunately, he is expected to return to practice shortly, having been scheduled for a non-practice day. While details of the car accident are still unclear, it was reported that two vehicles were involved, both sustaining heavy damage but with no injuries recorded. Andrews expressed gratitude for the well-wishes and emphasized the importance of safety while driving. His recovery from the accident is welcomed by both the team and fans as the Ravens prepare for the 2024 season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The star tight end of the Baltimore Ravens just caught a major break.
Mark Andrews, a three-time Pro-Bowler who lost almost half of last season to an injury he suffered from a form of tackling now banned by the NFL, was involved in a car accident Wednesday morning on his way to the team’s training center, according to a team announcement.
He was evaluated by the team’s medical staff at the Under Armour Performance Center and did not suffer any injuries, the announcement said.
Statement from the Baltimore Ravens. pic.twitter.com/Y5Hi2l3tDI
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 14, 2024
“Mark was originally scheduled for a non-practice day on Wednesday and is expected to return to practice in the coming days,” the announcement stated.
Details of the accident were unavailable. However, The Baltimore Sun cited Baltimore County police in reporting there were two vehicles involved that sustained “heavy damage.”
There were no injuries in either vehicle.
Andrews’ escape from injury had to be a relief to the seven-year NFL player.
Andrews was sidelined for much of last year after suffering a cracked fibula and an ankle ligament injury in Week 11 last year in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Andrews was downed Nov. 16 by a “hip-drop tackle,” in which Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson ended up putting his “body weight on the back of Andrews leg,” the Ravens reported at the time. The “hip-drop tackle” is now illegal in the NFL after a team owners vote in March.
However, Andrews returned for the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs in January. The Ravens lost the game, with Andrews limited to two catches for 15 yards.
His escape also had to come as a relief to the team, which counts on Andrews as a favorite target of the Ravens’ stellar quarterback Lamar Jackson, according to Newsweek.
With the Ravens getting ready to kick off the 2024 season opener Sept. 5 against the Super Bowl champion Chiefs, losing a key player to yet another injury would be an undeniable blow.
And from the social media reaction, Ravens fans were relieved, too.
Not gonna lie, I was terrified after that first sentence.
— Bibs (@BibsCorner) August 14, 2024
I’m glad he’s okay
— bk.clips (@BeanieKail) August 14, 2024
Omg the emotional journey I have just been on. Why yall gotta make me think he died
— Ashley Ward (@ashley_ward_) August 14, 2024
For his part, Andrews expressed gratitude.
“I appreciate everyone’s thoughts and well wishes,” he said in the Ravens statement. “This is a great reminder about the importance of wearing seat belts and remaining alert while driving a car.”
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