Date of final payment for season tickets pushed back
The Ravens have moved their final payment date for season tickets from May 15 to June15, the team announced Tuesday, joining other NFL teams that have relaxed deadlines amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Accounts that were set to make automated monthly payments will not be charged in April, the team said in a release, and will instead be deferred to May and June.
“We’re constantly monitoring the serious impact this public health crisis is having on our fans and community,” Ravens senior vice president of ticket sales and operations Baker Koppelman said in the release. “Priorities have shifted for many people, and rightfully so. We hope this adjustment offers some relief at a time when families and businesses are forced to deal with more pressing needs.”
The spread of COVID-19, which has prompted lockdowns across the country and forced mass layoffs and business closures, could affect the Ravens’ 25th NFL season. Team President Dick Cass told the team website last week that offseason workouts were unlikely and that he’s “hopeful” teams will be cleared to return for training camp, in late July.
Season- ticket holders can email ravens.ticketoffice@ravens.nfl.net or call 410-261-7283 and press 4 to leave a voicemail if they have any further questions.
Hurst trade ‘a shock’ to Andrews
When Hayden Hurst called Mark Andrews to tell him he was being traded, there were tears. The talented tight ends entered the NFL together in 2018 and last season teamed with veteran Nick Boyle to form what they called a “three-headed monster” on a fearsome Ravens offense.
The trio was dominant on the field and almost inseparable off it. But with Hurst eager for a bigger role and Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta looking for useful draft capital, the former first-round pick was traded to the Atlanta Falcons two weeks ago. Andrews called Hurst “one of my best friends,” and said the news caught him off guard.
“It was kind of a shock for me,” he said during a conference call Tuesday with
Baltimore media. “I’m sad I won’t be able to talk to him next year as much, but I’m also excited for him. I’m excited for him to get more of an opportunity with Atlanta.
“I know that he’s going to thrive there. He’s a great player. I love him to death, but it’s exciting for him as well.
“But personally, I’m sad. I know Nick’s sad. The three-headed monster kind of got broken up a little bit, but again we’re going to be just fine. Nick and I, we’ll do our jobs, and then obviously we’re going to find someone else to help us out.”
Andrews, who was named to his first Pro Bowl after a dominant 2019 season (64 catches for 852 yards and 10 touchdowns), said the trade won’t change how he approaches the game, even if it might underscore his importance to the offense. Andrews was quarterback Lamar Jackson’s favorite target last season, and with his team-friendly rookie contract Andrews is another high-value roster piece.
“I’ve always got a big chip on my shoulder,” he said. “I’ve always been someone to want to take the next step and be great each and every year, and getting better each and every year.
“Yeah, I think I had a good year last year, [but] it’s all about improving on that. I don’t feel extra pressure because Hayden’s gone. Obviously, Hayden helped that group out a ton, but I feel like with the pieces that we have and everything that we’re going to do moving forward, the coaches will put me in great situations.”
Clark happy with moves
With the Ravens secondary in good shape this offseason, team officials have focused on their defensive line, trading for Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell and signing defensive end Derek Wolfe.
Safety Chuck Clark said on the conference call Tuesday that he likes the moves “a lot.”
“You hate to see guys go, just because of the relationships you build with guys, but that’s the nature of our game and the nature of the business,” he said. “So it looks like we’re working to stop the run up front, and that’s why we’re bringing some big guys in.”