The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a contract extension with wide receiver Rashod Bateman, the team announced Wednesday. The terms of the deal were not immediately released, but it comes as teams across the NFL look to extend their 2021 draft picks ahead of the upcoming draft.
Bateman, a first-round pick for the Ravens in 2021, has recorded 93 receptions for 1,167 yards and four touchdowns in his first three seasons in the league. He has quickly emerged as one of the team’s top playmakers and is expected to play a key role in the Ravens’ offense for years to come.
The Ravens’ decision to extend Bateman is a sign of their commitment to building a young and talented team. The team has already extended several other key players, including quarterback Lamar Jackson and cornerback Marlon Humphrey, and they are expected to continue to be active in the free agent market and the draft in the coming months.
The Ravens are hoping that Bateman can continue to develop and become one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. He has already shown flashes of brilliance, and he has the potential to be a key piece of the Ravens’ offense for years to come. With Bateman locked up for the long term, the Ravens can now focus on other areas of their team, such as finding a long-term replacement for quarterback Lamar Jackson.
