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Ravens Reaffirm Faith in Rashod Bateman with Three-Year, $36.75M Extension

The extension secures $20 million guaranteed for Bateman following his career-best 2024 season

Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) makes a catch for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Averaging $12.25 million per year, the new deal nearly doubles Bateman’s previous salary and ranks 29th among NFL receivers.
  • Bateman set personal marks in 2024 with 45 receptions, 756 yards and nine touchdowns over 17 games.
  • This agreement marks the second straight offseason Baltimore has extended the former first-round pick’s contract.
  • He is slated to remain the Ravens’ No. 2 wideout alongside Zay Flowers, further complementing quarterback Lamar Jackson’s passing attack.
  • After early-career setbacks from injuries, Bateman emerged as a deep threat in 2024, ranking ninth in average separation per target.