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Ravens WR Bateman: Trade Rumors Swirl Amidst Extension
23 Feb
Summary
- Rashod Bateman signed a three-year extension before the 2025 season.
- He recorded only 19 catches for 224 yards and two touchdowns.
- Cutting Bateman would cost the Ravens $14 million in dead money.
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman's future with the Baltimore Ravens is a subject of offseason discussion, fueled by his disappointing performance during the 2025 season. Despite securing a three-year, $36.75 million contract extension prior to the 2025 season, Bateman recorded only 19 receptions for 224 yards and two touchdowns. This output has led some, like ESPN's Aaron Schatz, to suggest he might benefit from a change of scenery.
However, the financial ramifications make a departure unlikely. Releasing Bateman before June 1 would result in $14 million in dead money for the franchise, while a post-June 1 cut would still cost $9 million. These figures, combined with the recent extension, point towards Bateman remaining with the Ravens, as neither a trade nor a release appears to be a financially sound or strategically beneficial move for the team at this time.
