Ravens tight end Mark Andrews was ruled out for the remainder of “Thursday Night Football” against the Bengals after suffering an ankle injury during an awkward tackle in the first quarter.
The injury occurred four minutes into the game when Andrews, 28, was brought down by Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson.
The tight end immediately called for assistance and was looked at by the Ravens training staff before he limped off the field.
Andrews went to the locker room after being checked out in the blue medical tent.
He was initially deemed questionable to return before later being downgraded to out.
During the Prime Video broadcast, sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung said Andrews was using crutches on his way to the X-ray room.
By the time he left the game, Andrews had recorded two receptions for 23 yards during the Ravens’ opening drive.
The potential loss of Andrews for any significant period of time would be a blow for Baltimore.
His six touchdown receptions this season are the most by any tight end in the NFL, and he came into the night with 45 receptions for 544 yards.
Andrews has been one of Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson’s favorite targets to throw to this season, especially on third down and in the red zone.
Speaking of Jackson, the Ravens nearly had a second injury scare shortly after Andrews went down.
Wilson also appeared to injure Jackson during a tackle near the sideline that looked similar to the play that brought down Andrews.