Overview
- Rashod Bateman publicly praised new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle on Thursday, saying Doyle “sees my talent” and that he no longer feels like a one-dimensional receiver.
- Bateman said he will “control what I can control” as he pursues a bounce-back 2026 after a 2025 season in which he had 19 catches for 224 yards and two touchdowns.
- Training camp has created tangible competition for targets, with rookie third-round pick Ja’Kobi Lane drawing attention for acrobatic plays that could affect Bateman’s playing time.
- The Ravens’ offense has been retooled under head coach Jesse Minter and play-caller Declan Doyle and now features Zay Flowers as the top receiver plus Derrick Henry at running back, shifting target priorities.
- Bateman carries a three-year, $36 million extension signed after his 2024 breakout and must translate early positive reports about scheme fit into on-field production to meet contract expectations.