Back in April 2024, Rashod Bateman was bowling in Texas when his agent called with unexpected news: the Ravens were interested in a contract extension. Bateman, who had been uncertain about his future with the team, was taken aback. He admitted, “I didn’t know what was going to happen with me. I didn’t know if I was going to be here, traded, or anything“. The extension offer came out of nowhere, but it signaled the team’s belief in his potential.
Despite a rocky start to his NFL career, marked by injuries and personal challenges, Bateman saw the extension as a fresh start. He expressed gratitude for the team’s confidence, saying, “It shows that they believe in me, believe in my work, my ethic. The team believes in me, so it was a no-brainer.” The result? The guy recorded the best season of his career. We are talking about 45 receptions for 756 yards and nine TDs. Sure, it might not sound impeccable, but looking at his earlier seasons, the guy indeed had a fresh start after his extension. The kicker?
Well, the Ravens signed him on a contract extension, once again. Yeah, you read that right. On Thursday, the Ravens announced that “We have signed @R_bateman2 to a contract extension,” on their social media handle. Loud and clear. As per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the contract extension is a three-year, $36.75 million deal, including $20 million guaranteed.
We have signed @R_bateman2 to a contract extension!! pic.twitter.com/y7NtI8vFjc
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) June 5, 2025
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