Ravens' Andrews designated to return from ankle injury

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews was designated to return from injured reserve and has returned to practice, the team announced Friday.

Andrews hasn't played since he sustained an ankle injury against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. Head coach John Harbaugh said at the time that Andrews had an "outside chance" at returning this season.

The Oklahoma product played in 10 games before being placed on the reserve list, hauling in 45 receptions for 544 yards and six touchdowns.

Isaiah Likely has started eight games this season and took over the Ravens' top tight end role in Andrews' absence. The Coastal Carolina product has 411 yards and five touchdowns on 30 receptions.

Baltimore has a bye this week after securing the No. 1 seed in the AFC. It will play the lowest remaining seed in the conference after Wild Card Weekend.

Andrews will need to be activated to the main roster within 21 days or he'll be moved to season-ending injured reserve. The divisional round kicks off on Jan. 21, the conference championship round on Jan. 28, and Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11.