After weeks of deafening trade talks, Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews silenced all critics with a standout showing against the Miami Dolphins.
The 30-year-old pass-catcher found the end zone twice to power the Ravens to a commanding lead against their weary opposition. In the process, he re-established his devastating battery with star quarterback Lamar Jackson, who returned to action after missing three games with injury.
Here’s what you need to know about Andrews, who found his groove again atop the lush Hard Rock Stadium grass.
Mark Andrews stats vs. Dolphins
- Targets: 3
- Receptions: 2
- Yards: 22
- Touchdowns: 2
Andrews was nothing if not efficient with his touches on Thursday night. He didn’t get a grasp of the ball too often. But when he did, he tended to find the end zone, scoring twice.
Does Mark Andrews have Type 1 diabetes?
Andrews does, indeed, have Type 1 diabetes. The Ravens star was diagnosed with the disease at age nine.
Andrews pricks his fingers to monitor his blood sugar daily. Still, the illness hasn’t hindered him in his big league career. In fact, he has embraced the illness throughout his career. He supports a number of diabetes-related causes, including Breakthrough 1D. Founded in 1970 by the parents of children living with Type 1 diabetes, Breakthrough 1D — formerly known as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation — is viewed as one of the leading organizations for Type 1 diabetes funding.
The organization drew national attention following Andrews’ high-profile drop in Baltimore’s AFC Divisional loss to the Buffalo Bills last season. Amid social media’s furor over Andrews’ performance, Bills fans donated to the cause, racing more than $150,000 in the process.
Andrews’ experience with the illness also came into the spotlight in Feb. 2024 when he helped medical personnel save a woman experiencing an emergency while on a flight from Baltimore to Phoenix. Noticing the woman going through the ordeal, Andrews suggested to medics attending to her that her symptoms could be related to diabetes. He even offered his diabetes test kit and instructed them on how to administer a test.
The woman’s heart rate stabilized, and the plane was met by paramedics upon landing. Andrews departed the plane quietly, but he later confirmed the incident via a statement.
How old is Mark Andrews?
Andrews is 30 years old. He celebrated his 30th birthday on September 6.
Who is Mark Andrews dating?
Andrews is dating Elena Yates, a TikTok star who met the Baltimore standout in 2023.
Yates has chronicled the relationship she and Andrews’ relationship on TikTok, drawing millions of views in the process.
