Ravens' Mark Andrews May Return for Playoff Game
Tight end's recovery from ankle injury ahead of schedule, could boost Ravens in divisional-round against Texans
- Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, who fractured his fibula and sustained ligament damage in his left ankle in November, has been a full participant in recent practices, suggesting a possible return for the divisional-round playoff game against the Houston Texans.
- Andrews' return would be a significant boost for the Ravens, as he was leading the team in touchdown receptions with six, despite missing the final six games of the regular season.
- Andrews has used a hyperbaric oxygen chamber as part of his rehabilitation, a technique popularized by Hall of Fame wideout Terrell Owens, who returned from a similar injury in seven weeks to play in Super Bowl XXXIX.
- Andrews has stated that he will only play if he feels he can be helpful to the team, indicating his commitment to the Ravens' success over his personal statistics.
- Ravens' head coach John Harbaugh initially ruled Andrews out for the season but later expressed optimism that he could feature later in the postseason.