There may not be a more pressing need for the Los Angeles Chargers than adding pass-catching talent to pair with Ladd McConkey for Justin Herbert to target. Going back to his time with Stanford, Jim Harbaugh’s offenses have heavily featured tight ends.
In his first season, one with many financial constraints, Harbaugh added tight ends, Hayden Hurst and Will Dissly. Hurst struggled to stay available due to a variety of injuries and Dissly crumbled under the hottest lights of the NFL playoffs. Dissly is still under contract, but they will need to add a legitimate offensive threat this offseason.
The 33rd Team devised a plan to do that by trading for Mark Andrews ahead of NFL free agency.
Why The Ravens Would Consider Trading Mark Andrews To Los Angeles Chargers?
The Baltimore Ravens face a pivotal offseason, navigating a complex financial landscape with limited cap space (approximately $6 million) and several key starters, including offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley, approaching free agency. However, one of the most pressing decisions revolves around the future of the tight-end position.
Mark Andrews has been a cornerstone of the Ravens’ offense for several seasons, but his production has shown signs of decline, culminating in a particularly challenging performance in the recent playoff game, marred by a costly fumble and a crucial dropped two-point conversion.
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Meanwhile, Isaiah Likely, entering the final year of his contract, has demonstrated the potential to become a dynamic playmaker and the future of the position. With Andrews commanding a significant cap hit of nearly $17 million in the final year of his deal, the Ravens may explore the possibility of moving on from the veteran tight end.
The Case To Trade For Andrews
“Changing scenery might not be a bad thing for Andrews, especially if he can land in Los Angeles with another Harbaugh.,” Marcus Mosher of 33rd Teams writes. “Greg Roman is the offensive coordinator for the Chargers, and Andrews had some of his best seasons under him in Baltimore. It would be an easy fit for both parties, and Andrews would still play with a top-end quarterback who loves nothing more than throwing the ball down the middle of the field.
Tight end is a major weakness for the Chargers and adding a veteran like Andrews for a late third-round pick would solve that need. An offense built around Ladd McConkey and Mark Andrews and a strong run game would be fun to watch in 2025 as they look to finally break through.”