Andrews (ankle) was a limited practice participant Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Andrews returned to practice Friday and seems to be getting a real chance to show the Ravens he's ready to play this Saturday against Houston. His availability for this weekend remains highly uncertain given the severity of the injury he suffered in November, but the tight end at least seems on track to be ready for the conference championship game or Super Bowl if the Ravens make it that far. Isaiah Likely has filled in admirably since Andrews suffered a fibula fracture and ankle ligament injury Nov. 16, catching five TD passes in six games while averaging 3.5 catches for 53.7 yards on 4.7 targets. Even so, a healthy Andrews is much more of a threat to command targets and defensive attention.

Andrews (ankle) had a good practice Tuesday according to head coach John Harbaugh but remains uncertain for Saturday's matchup with Houston, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Ravens designated Andrews to return from injured reserve last Friday, opening a 21-day window in which he can practice without being activated to the roster. He was then limited to individual drills during Friday's practice, with Hensley noting that the tight end moved around well in warmups. The Ravens will need to activate Andrews this coming Friday to have him available Saturday in the divisional round against the Texans, but even if he's active, he could be restricted to a limited role.

Andrews (ankle) took part in individual drills Friday but didn't participate in team drills after being designated to return from injured reserve earlier in the day, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Baltimore isn't publishing injury reports while on bye during the wild-card round, but Andrews would have received a limited designation in Friday's practice. The tight end reportedly looked fine running routes and cutting during individual drills, nearly two months after hurting his ankle Nov. 16 against the Bengals. How he fares in practice next week will likely determine Andrews' availability for the Divisional Round, but Friday's developments certainly marked a major step in the right direction.

Andrews (ankle) has been designated to return from injured reserve by the Ravens, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Mink, Andrews -- who suffered a major ankle injury on Nov. 16 against the Bengals -- returned to practice Friday, which opens up a 21-day window in which the star tight end can be moved to the Ravens' 53-man roster. While it remains to be seen if Andrews will be ready to play in his team's divisional-round playoff game next weekend, he'll be able to log several practices before a determination is made on his status. Per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, Andrews looked good moving around in warmups.

Head coach John Harbaugh said last week that Andrews (ankle) might be able to return during the playoffs, Saraha Ellison of the Ravens' official website reports. "Our job is to get to that point," Harbaugh said. "That's what we have to do -- get to the point where we're still playing when [Andrews] comes back."

EDGE Analysis

Andrews suffered a fibula fracture and ankle ligament injury during the team's Week 11 win over Cincinnati. He'll miss a sixth straight game to close out the regular season when Baltimore hosts Pittsburgh on Saturday, but the Ravens seem to have at least have some hope of getting their star tight end back in the lineup if they make a deep playoff run. They've already taken the first step in that direction by locking up a first-round bye and homefield advantage in the playoffs, with their first postseason game set to take place either Jan. 20 or Jan. 21. Backup tight end Isiah Likely has stepped up big in Andrews' absence, scoring four touchdowns in five games and averaging 3.8 catches for 58.2 yards on 5.2 targets.

The Ravens placed Andrews (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Andrews cracked his left fibula and injured a ligament in his left ankle during last Thursday's win over the Bengals and underwent surgery earlier this week. Though that made his move to IR inevitable, coach John Harbaugh indicated that there is "an outside chance" the star tight end could return before the end of the season, per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com. With Andrews out for the foreseeable future, Isaiah Likely will get an opportunity to take on a significant role in Baltimore's offense.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that the left fibula and ankle injuries Andrews sustained in the team's Week 11 win over the Bengals aren't "as bad as initially feared," giving the tight end "an outside chance" of returning to the field this season, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andrews underwent an MRI on Friday, which revealed a cracked fibula and an ankle ligament injury, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Per Zrebiec, Andrews is scheduled to meet with foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte during the upcoming week, and the Ravens hope to have a better understanding on the extent of the tight end's injuries following that consultation. Even though the Ravens aren't closing the door on Andrews playing again this season based on doctors' initial evaluations, the 28-year-old still appears likely to land on injured reserve, which would result in an absence of at least four games. Andrews' upcoming absence should clear the way for Isaiah Likely to serve as Baltimore's top pass-catching tight end, while also opening up additional targets for all of the Ravens' other receiving options.

Andrews reportedly suffered a cracked fibula and an ankle ligament injury during Thursday night's win over the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The report adds that following his MRI, Andrews is still believed to be dealing with a long-term issue, with the tight end slated to visit a specialist next week to gather more information. Per Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site, coach John Harbaugh noted after Thursday's contest that Andrews' injury looked like it was season ending. Based on that, as well as Rapoport's Friday report, Andrews is a candidate for IR. In his looming absence, Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar are next up for Baltimore's TE snaps.

Andrews suffered a serious ankle injury in Thursday's 34-20 win over the Bengals and is unlikely to return this season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andrews suffered the injury early in the first quarter and was quickly ruled out. To understand the full extent of the damage to his ankle, Andrews is set to undergo an MRI on Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Isaiah Likely is a candidate to step up at tight end in Andrews' absence, though he did not record a catch in Thursday's win.

Andrews (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against Cincinnati, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andrews suffered the injury on Baltimore's first offensive possession and quickly went to the locker room for further examination. The severity of the issue is unclear, but Andrews will miss the rest of Thursday's divisional showdown at a minimum. Isaiah Likely could step into a more significant role in the offense.