Overview

• Bateman agreed to a three-year, $36.75 million extension with the Ravens, cementing his long-term role as a deep threat in their offense.
• Dallas explored trading for the 25-year-old wide receiver until moving on after acquiring George Pickens from Pittsburgh.
• General manager Eric DeCosta addressed other priorities first by inking running back Derrick Henry to a two-year, $30 million deal before finalizing Bateman’s contract.
• Bateman told DeCosta he did not want to leave Baltimore and praised the front office for making him a priority in negotiations.
• With his future secured, Bateman said he believes the Ravens have the talent and clutch ability to overcome past playoff setbacks and contend in 2025.