How big is the trade market for Andrews?
I agree he is not 'washed' but also that he is not peak Andrews either. He is arguably an upgrade at TE for many teams, and an acquiring team would only take a $3.5M cap hit for the rest of the season. These are the positives.
What would the Ravens require in trade, a 2026 3rd? If they don't get that much, isn't he more valuable to them in their push to recover their season and make the playoffs? But is an acquiring team willing to give a 3rd for a rental for the remainder of 2025? He is more valuable this season to a playoff team with a need at TE than to a non-playoff team. But how many playoff teams would get a meaningful upgrade by trading for Andrews, especially considering it would take some time for him to adjust to the new offense and gain chemistry with his new QB?
The acquiring team could intend to sign him to a contract extension, which could change the value proposition. But Andrews probably would not sign for an amount he believes is below his market value, preferring to hit the UFA market in March. So how likely is an acquiring team to extend him?
Add it all up, and I doubt there are many teams with serious interest.
In the offseason, I wanted the Chargers to trade for him. Not now, with Gadsden having unexpectedly emerged.
