The Baltimore Ravens’ former first-round pick, Rashod Bateman, has finally lived up to the draft pick with a breakout performance in 2024. After an injury-riddled first two seasons and a subpar third season, he proved his worth as a number two receiver in 2024. Bateman hauled in 45 receptions on 72 targets for 756 yards and nine touchdowns in 17 regular-season games, plus six receptions on seven targets for 90 yards and two touchdowns in the postseason.
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Baltimore Ravens’ WR is currently on a bargain contract
Nov 16, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
Nov 16, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Rashod Bateman enters the first year of his two-year, $12.87 million contract extension, which he signed during the 2024 offseason. He is scheduled to earn a $3.75 million base salary, a $5.14 million cap hit in 2025, and a $6.5 million base salary with a $7.89 million cap hit in 2026. Bateman is currently the 41st-highest-paid receiver and has the 42nd-highest cap hit in 2025.
Baltimore Ravens secure rising star with 3-year extension
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Oct 6, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Ravens and Rashod Bateman have agreed to a very team-friendly contract extension. As Garafolo points out, the deal is for three years, worth $36.75 million with $20 million guaranteed, and is now the 28th-highest-paid receiver in the league. As a result, Bateman will be under contract through 2029.
It’s a three-year, $36.75 million extension with $20 million guaranteed for #Ravens WR Rashod Bateman. https://t.co/yXI845HeDX
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) June 5, 2025
Fans react to the news
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Baltimore Ravens fans wave a flag during the first quarter of a regular season NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Jaguars edged the Ravens 28-27. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
AAV puts Bateman 28th among WRs, between Darnell Mooney and Darius Slayton.
Feels like a fair placement.
— Matt Infante (@MattInfante) June 5, 2025
Nice lil deal for him
— 💎 ℕ.ℝ. 💎 🐻⏬ (@Bears_Dubz) June 5, 2025
Rashod Bateman’s extension shows Ravens’ huge trust investment now.
— Muhammad Usama Ijaz (@Muhamma50561238) June 5, 2025
W move! This puts him under contract for the next 5 years at under $10 million a year. Underrated wr for cheap
— milton c (@mcha411) June 5, 2025
Lol! Lots of people here that think they know who Bateman is and his importance to the Ravens 😂
GTFOH and worry about your own team
— Adam (@Letsch80) June 5, 2025
Ski-u-mah @GopherFootball
Did I do it right @SamuelKnowles20
— Lucky Lepps (@LuckyLepps) June 5, 2025
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