Ravens star helps save woman's life during mid-flight emergency

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews. Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens star helps save woman's life during mid-flight medical emergency

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 2/2/24

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews made the biggest catch of his career off the field on Thursday, helping save a woman's life during a mid-flight medical emergency.

A woman on my @southwest flight from Baltimore to Phoenix this morning had a mid-flight medical emergency. The doctor and nurse attending to her couldn’t find a strong pulse, her blood pressure was extremely low, and required oxygen to breathe. It was genuinely scary. (1/3)
— Andrew Springs (@NaturalSprings) February 1, 2024

Paramedics met the flight as soon as we landed. Andrews deplaned quietly. No fanfare. As he has done his whole career, he stepped up in a huge moment when people needed him most.

Watching complete strangers spring into action to help save someone’s life is truly amazing. (3/3)
— Andrew Springs (@NaturalSprings) February 1, 2024

The three-time Pro Bowler is a Type 1 diabetic, and earlier in the 2023 regular season, he gave fans a detailed look at what he goes through every day.

Earlier this season, we learned about Mark Andrews' Type-1 diabetes condition, as he has to monitor his blood sugar levels whenever he gets off the field.

Now we get this story…. Wow. Absolutely amazing. pic.twitter.com/JPh6zi75DA https://t.co/iGD7r3Afo8
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 1, 2024

Not only is Andrews a hero off the field but he's been one of the team's best players since he was selected in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

The 28-year-old is already the third-leading receiver in franchise history with 4,857 career receiving yards. Andrews also needs just two touchdown receptions to pass retired tight end Todd Heap's team record of 41 scores and ranks third in targets (563) and catches (381).

The Oklahoma product played in a career-low 10 contests during the 2023 regular season due to a quad injury and later an ankle issue. Despite the seven missed games, Andrews was still one of quarterback Lamar Jackson's best offensive weapons, leading the Ravens in touchdown receptions (six) and finishing second in catches (45).

Andrews released a statement on Thursday afternoon, crediting the flight crew and on-board doctor and nurse for their heroics.