Baltimore is celebrating a rare moment of pure joy this week after Ravens tight end Mark Andrews confirmed his engagement to longtime partner Elena Yates — a private milestone that quickly turned into a double celebration.
Team representatives have now stated that the newly engaged couple is also expecting their first child, marking one of the happiest announcements to emerge from the franchise in years.
According to sources close to the team, Andrews proposed during a quiet weekend getaway, choosing a small waterfront overlook far from cameras, media, and stadium noise.
Witnesses say the All-Pro tight end appeared emotional as he got down on one knee, with Yates immediately embracing him before he could even finish asking the question. The couple shared the news with family first, then informed the team early Monday morning.
The surprise didn’t end there. Shortly after the engagement was announced internally, Andrews reportedly revealed that he and Yates are expecting a baby — news that spread through the locker room in minutes and sent teammates into a wave of cheers, handshakes, and good-natured celebration.
One Ravens player described the moment as “the loudest off-field roar we’ve had all season.”
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For Andrews, who has been open about the challenges and discipline required to manage Type 1 diabetes throughout his career, the upcoming chapter carries even deeper meaning. Friends say he has long dreamed of starting a family, but waited until he felt “steady enough to give a child the world.”
The Ravens organization released a brief congratulatory message, calling it “a beautiful moment for a beloved member of our family.”
Fans across social media have echoed that sentiment, turning the couple’s announcement into a citywide celebration — and one of the season’s most heartwarming stories.
