OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens tight finish Mark Andrews returned to the observe area 16 days after an “extraordinarily scary” automotive accident and declared himself able to play within the Sept. 5 season opener in opposition to the two-time defending Tremendous Bowl champion Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
“I really feel actually good,” Andrews stated after Friday’s observe. “I am excited. I am excited for this recreation. It is a large recreation.”
The accident involving Andrews occurred on Aug. 14 whereas he was driving to the Ravens’ crew facility for coaching camp. In accordance with Baltimore County police, two autos sustained heavy harm within the accident.
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Andrews stated he shocked these within the Ravens’ facility when he attended a crew assembly about an hour after the accident.
“It was positively a severe factor, and for me, it places issues in perspective of inform the folks that you just’re round that you just love them and put on your seatbelt,” Andrews stated. “You by no means know what is going on to occur on the highway. You by no means know what issues may be thrown at you, what issues would possibly come at you. I am very blessed and lucky.”
Andrews did not go into particulars concerning the accident, saying, “There’s nonetheless stuff occurring with insurance coverage.”
Every week in the past, Ravens coach John Harbaugh stated Andrews was coping with a “very minor factor” that stored him off form after the accident. On Friday, Andrews acknowledged that his missed observe time was not the results of any damage suffered within the accident.
“I really feel good,” Andrews stated. “I am prepared to maneuver ahead from all the things that occurred. And yeah, my physique feels nice.”
Andrews, 28, is one among three Ravens gamers who’ve been concerned in automotive accidents this summer season. The others had been outdoors linebacker Kyle Van Noy and inside linebacker Josh Ross.
A 3-time Professional Bowl participant, Andrews ranks within the high three in franchise historical past in receptions (381), receiving yards (4,857) and landing catches (40). He wants two landing receptions to surpass Todd Heap for probably the most in Ravens historical past.
“I’ve at all times had that mindset of being resilient transferring ahead and you may’t take issues without any consideration,” Andrews stated. “And I believe for me, that [car accident] positively confirmed me that.”
