On the eve of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens made some minor news in extending WR Rashod Bateman. A former first-round draft pick, Bateman hasn’t yet lived up to his potential. However, this new extension is a sign of faith in the big target and their expectations for his role in the offense.
Entering the third year of his rookie contract, the Ravens signed him to a two-year extension through 2026. They elected to offer this extension a week before they needed to decide on his fifth-year option. Details of the extension are not yet known, but presumably, it’s cheaper than the fifth-year option.