OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens tight finish Mark Andrews returned to the observe subject 16 days after an “extraordinarily scary” automotive accident and declared himself able to play within the Sept. 5 season opener towards the two-time defending Tremendous Bowl champion Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
“I really feel actually good,” Andrews mentioned after Friday’s observe. “I am excited. I am excited for this sport. It is a large sport.”
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 automobiles sustained heavy harm within the accident.
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Andrews mentioned he stunned these within the Ravens’ facility when he attended a crew assembly about an hour after the accident.
“It was undoubtedly a severe factor, and for me, it places issues in perspective of inform the individuals that you just’re round that you just love them and put on your seatbelt,” Andrews mentioned. “You by no means know what is going on to occur on the highway. You by no means know what issues could 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 mentioned 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 mentioned. “I am prepared to maneuver ahead from all the things that occurred. And yeah, my physique feels nice.”
Andrews, 28, is considered one of three Ravens gamers who’ve been concerned in automotive accidents this summer time. The others have been outdoors linebacker Kyle Van Noy and inside linebacker Josh Ross.
A 3-time Professional Bowl participant, Andrews ranks within the prime 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 essentially the most in Ravens historical past.
“I’ve at all times had that mindset of being resilient shifting ahead and you’ll’t take issues without any consideration,” Andrews mentioned. “And I feel for me, that [car accident] undoubtedly confirmed me that.”
