<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/baltimore-ravens/ravens-news-rashod-bateman-about-what-expects-deandre-hopkins');   ga('set', 'title', 'Ravens’ Rashod Bateman gets 100% real about what he expects of DeAndre Hopkins');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ravens-WR-Rashod-Bateman.jpg"><figcaption> Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Ravens’ Rashod Bateman gets 100% real about what he expects of DeAndre Hopkins</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-19T21:07:24-07:00">June 19th, 9:07pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-19T21:07:24-07:00">June 19th, 9:07pm</time><address><a>Guillermo Guajardo</a>Guillermo Guajardo is a dynamic sports presenter with experience on various television channels and digital platforms, most recently with A Tiempo.TV. He is also a multidisciplinary artist with 10 years of experience in acting, directing, writing, and hosting. His work in film has been recognized at international festivals, earning awards for both his performances and directorial projects.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Baltimore Ravens</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Rashod Bateman, wide receiver of the Baltimore Ravens, isn’t <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-rumors-rashod-bateman-explored-trade-ravens-contract-extension">just entering a new contract</a>—he’s on a mission. Speaking at minicamp this week, the 24-year-old wideout made it clear that he’s eager to reshape how people see Baltimore’s receiving corps, a group that’s faced its fair share of criticism for not living up to expectations.</p><p>“I wanted to change the narrative about receivers here,” Bateman shared with NFL Network’s The Insiders. “And I truly believe we’re heading in the right direction to do just that.”</p><p>Bateman recently inked a three-year, $36.75 million contract extension and is coming off a standout 2024 <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/rashod-bateman-hints-ravens-wrs-155718560.html" rel="noopener">season where he racked up</a> 45 receptions, 756 yards, and nine touchdowns. He made an impact in the postseason, racking up 90 yards and scoring two touchdowns, which helped the Ravens advance to the Divisional Round. His standout performance has secured his place in the team’s plans.</p><p>The addition of DeAndre Hopkins has only added to the excitement. <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/rashod-bateman-aims-to-flip-that-narrative-of-ravens-wrs-after-extension" rel="noopener">Bateman praised the vetera</a>n for being a vocal leader and a reliable source of wisdom in the receiver room. “He’s been fantastic for us, offering advice to all of us—not just me,” Bateman told NBC Sports. “We’re all younger guys, so we’re all ears, soaking up everything he has to share.”</p><p>Bateman also touched on the team’s <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/ravens-news-marlon-humphrey-drops-truth-bomb-defense">latest defensive addition</a>, Jaire Alexander, who just signed with Baltimore this week. “It’s going to be a challenge,” he said about the practice matchups. “This defense is tough, and bringing in Jaire is only going to make us better.” The former All-Pro corner is expected to push the offense during training camp, sharpening the skills of the entire unit.</p><p>When it comes to Lamar Jackson, Bateman highlighted the quarterback’s physical shape and determination. “He does look leaner, quicker, and faster,” he noted. “The league better watch out, as usual.” That sense of confidence reflects the vibe at the team’s minicamp, where Bateman described a shared hunger and determination to “chase this ring.”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Ravens’ Rashod Bateman gets 100% real about what he expects of DeAndre Hopkins

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/baltimore-ravens/nfl-rumors-rashod-bateman-explored-trade-ravens-contract-extension');   ga('set', 'title', 'NFL rumors: Rashod Bateman explored trade prior to Ravens contract extension');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rashod-Bateman-of-the-Ravens.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><h1>NFL rumors: Rashod Bateman explored trade prior to Ravens contract extension</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-07T08:14:03-07:00">June 7th, 8:14am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-07T08:14:03-07:00">June 7th, 8:14am</time><address><a>Tim Crean</a>Tim Crean started writing about sports in 2016 and joined ClutchPoints in 2022. He excels with his versatile coverage of the NFL, NBA, soccer, sports media, and more. As a longtime self-professed sports junkie, it is a dream to write about sports professionally. He’s a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan from Western New York and when he’s not enjoying a round of golf he's probably coaching youth soccer or flag football. You can catch all of his sports-related musings on Twitter at @twcrean.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Baltimore Ravens</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Baltimore Ravens wide receiver <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/ravens-news-rashod-bateman-contract-extension-message">Rashod Bateman signed a three-year, $36.75 million contract extension</a> with $20 million guaranteed this offseason. However, reports are now that the Ravens’ pass catcher actually <a href="https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1931331542212628791" rel="noopener">looked into trade opportunities</a> ahead of signing the deal.</p><p>“What led to his contract extension is that he was almost traded during this offseason,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler told the NFL Live crew. “He went to the Ravens, wanted a new deal, they simply said, ‘no,’ but they gave him permission to seek a trade. So, he went out on the open market, talked to teams, and I was told there were several involved … the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers. So, he saw he had a market. The Ravens saw that and said, ‘OK, we’ll just pay you instead. We won’t trade you.'”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">How trade talks helped spark a Rashod Bateman extension in Baltimore. <a href="https://t.co/5sQfD8beY4">pic.twitter.com/5sQfD8beY4</a></p><p>— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1931331542212628791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Bateman is the definition of a middling wide receiver. Last season, he caught 45 balls for 756 yards and nine touchdowns, which ranked 95th, 43rd, and ninth, respectively.</p><p>Those numbers represent the fifth-year wideout’s best NFL season, although he had one more catch during his rookie campaign. Talent and production aren’t Bateman’s biggest problems, though. Last season was his best campaign because it was the first time he played in all 17 games. He was available for 12, six, and 16 games during his first three seasons.</p><p>The injury concerns aside, this was probably a smart deal for the Ravens. The team has a WR1 in Zay Flowers and made an interesting veteran acquisition this Spring by bringing in DeAndre Hopkins. So, there will be little pressure on Bateman and he can continue to put up solid numbers in the background.</p><p>What this Rashon Bateman trade/contract extension scenario illustrates most, though, is the growing value of WR2s in the league. With <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bengals-news-jamarr-chase-roasts-cincinnati-after-161-million-contract">top wideouts now regularly making over $30 million per season</a>, the value of proven commodities who will produce at $10-$12 million per year has gone up.</p><p>That is what the 2021 first-round pick found out on the open market, and the Ravens found out before they opened their checkbook and wrote a big fat check to Batman.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NFL rumors: Rashod Bateman explored trade prior to Ravens contract extension

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/baltimore-ravens/ravens-news-rashod-bateman-sends-revenge-message-wake-new-contract');   ga('set', 'title', 'Ravens’ Rashod Bateman sends ‘revenge’ message in wake of new contract');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ravens-WR-Rashod-Bateman.jpg"><figcaption> Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Ravens’ Rashod Bateman sends ‘revenge’ message in wake of new contract</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-06T12:01:00-07:00">June 6th, 12:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-06T12:01:18-07:00">June 6th, 12:01pm</time><address><a>Quinn Allen</a>Quinn Allen is a Senior Associate Editor with ClutchPoints. He's one of the lead MLB editors but Quinn is a Swiss Army knife, writing about basketball, baseball, soccer, football, hockey, tennis, and more. Quinn is also a betting analyst for Covers, one of the biggest sports betting prediction websites in the world.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Baltimore Ravens</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/ravens-news-lamar-jackson-weapon-gets-36-75-million-contract-extension">Baltimore Ravens signed Rashod Bateman to a $36.7 million</a> contract extension on Thursday after a breakout campaign in 2024. The wideout is now under team control through 2029 and will continue to be an important weapon for quarterback Lamar Jackson.</p><p>Bateman spoke to reporters on Friday and<a href="https://x.com/MorganAdsit/status/1930720744461283787?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1930720744461283787%7Ctwgr%5E388664a6d2c067f379431d3f214edaadfeefe1cc%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwp.clutchpoints.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D3403726action%3Dedit" rel="noopener"> revealed why</a> 2025 will be a “revenge season” after he missed time due to injury in past years, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/ravens-news-mark-andrews-breaks-silence-devastating-bills-loss">the Ravens’ loss in heartbreaking fashion to the Buffalo Bills</a> in the Divisional Round due to Mark Andrews’ dropped pass in the dying seconds.</p><p>Via Morgan Adsit:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Just got another extension (3rd Ravens deal), coming off best season, but WR Rashod Bateman calls moving forward and this next season "revenge season."  Personally to get back all that time lost to injury and last season's ending. <a href="https://t.co/UFU7gILJrh">pic.twitter.com/UFU7gILJrh</a></p><p>— Morgan Adsit (@MorganAdsit) <a href="https://twitter.com/MorganAdsit/status/1930720744461283787?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Bateman has dealt with numerous health issues throughout his first three NFL seasons, but he really impressed in ’24. The former Minnesota Gopher was the lone player in the league to average over 16 yards per catch and reel in a minimum of nine touchdowns.</p><p>The pass-catcher had 45 receptions for 756 yards, emerging as one of Jackson’s go-to targets alongside Zay Flowers and Andrews. Bateman is grateful for his new deal and believes <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45456848/source-ravens-give-wr-rashod-bateman-3-year-3675m-extension" rel="noopener">it’s a testament</a> to his hard work.</p><p>Via ESPN:</p><p>“I just know I can play ball and it’s like everybody knows that now and I’m not here to prove that to nobody,” Bateman said. “I work for the Ravens. I work for Lamar Jackson technically. If these guys are pleased with what I’m doing and my work ethic and all of that, then I feel like as a team that’s important to me. So I’ve done that and I’m definitely looking to continue to build off of that for sure.”</p><p>Although Bateman faced a lot of criticism after the Ravens took him in the first round in 2021 due to his lack of playing time because of injuries, the youngster is now healthy, thriving, and ready to build off ’24. Hopefully, Bateman can help Baltimore finally get over the playoff hump after another disappointing exit.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Ravens’ Rashod Bateman sends ‘revenge’ message in wake of new contract

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/baltimore-ravens/ravens-news-rashod-bateman-contract-extension-message');   ga('set', 'title', 'Ravens’ Rashod Bateman shares heartfelt message after contract extension');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rashod-Bateman.jpg"><figcaption>Mark Konezny-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Ravens’ Rashod Bateman shares heartfelt message after contract extension</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-05T18:04:53-07:00">June 5th, 6:04pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-05T18:54:13-07:00">June 5th, 6:54pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Baltimore Ravens</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Baltimore Ravens locked down one of their top young offensive weapons, extending wide receiver <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/baltimore-ravens/ravens-news-lamar-jackson-weapon-gets-36-75-million-contract-extension">Rashod Bateman to a three-year, $36.75 million contract extension</a> through the 2029 season. The announcement energized the fan base and sparked further excitement around the 2025 NFL season.</p><p>Bateman, who battled through multiple injuries in his first four seasons, broke out last year with 756 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. His efficiency soared, averaging 16.8 yards per catch, well above his career average of 13.9. That leap in production played a major role in solidifying his value in the eyes of general manager Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh, who led the extension talks.</p><p>Shortly after the deal was announced, Bateman took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share a <a href="https://x.com/R_bateman2/status/1930745551273996648" rel="noopener">heartfelt message reflecting</a> on his journey.</p><p>“Feeling incredibly grateful today. Baltimore believed in me from the start, and this extension means a lot. I want to thank Mr. Bisciotti, Eric DeCosta and Coach Harbaugh, and the entire coaching staff for their trust and support. It’s been a journey of growth on and off the field.”</p><p>The post also read like a reflection on the emotional road that brought him to this moment—a mix of adversity, loyalty, and hard-earned growth. Bateman shifted his focus from the front office to the locker room, highlighting the bond he’s built with his teammates.</p><p>“To my teammates, thank you for pushing me, holding me down, and making this locker room feel like home. The relationships I’ve built here mean everything. I’ve learned a lot, matured, and grown as both a player and a person. This city has shaped me in ways I’ll never forget. Excited for what’s ahead. Let’s get to work.”</p><p>Bateman’s emotional message resonated with fans, offering a rare glimpse into his growth and loyalty. It added a powerful, personal dimension to the deal and underscored his readiness to step into a larger role within a Ravens offense built for a championship run.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/baltimore-ravens/ravens-news-rashod-bateman-vote-of-confidence-john-harbaugh">Bateman’s growth isn’t just a feel-good arc</a>—it’s a sign of what’s to come. The Ravens have found a wideout who’s overcome setbacks and now embodies the mentality needed for a deep postseason run. As OTAs kicked off at the start of June, his connection with DeCosta and his leadership presence stood out as indicators of a bigger year ahead.</p><p>For the Ravens, the extension secures a vital piece of their evolving offense. And for fans tracking NFL offseason moves, Bateman’s rise could become one of the league’s most underrated storylines in the upcoming NFL season this fall.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Ravens’ Rashod Bateman shares heartfelt message after contract extension

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He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Baltimore Ravens</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Dallas Cowboys largely focused on bolstering their offensive line and defense at the 2025 NFL Draft, placing less of an emphasis on playmakers. They did scoop up Texas Speedster Jaydon Blue in the fifth round, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/jaydon-blue-named-nfl-draft-sleeper-alongside-cowboys-dak-prescott">a potential steal</a> who could quickly become a key component of the backfield, but the organization surprisingly delayed its search for a complimentary wide receiver. America’s Team eventually filled that hole with the polarizing George Pickens.</p><p>Many fans were a bit taken aback that a franchise already mired in media speculation would gamble on an expressive player who attracted his share of bad optics during his three-year tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Apparently, though, Dallas explored other options before sending a 2026 third-round pick and 2027 fifth-rounder to the Black and Gold.</p><p>Actually, the Cowboys <a href="https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1920937064628908419" rel="noopener">briefly engaged in talks</a> with another AFC North squad. “Sources: During their pursuit of a receiver, the Cowboys also looked into a trade for Ravens WR Rashod Bateman,” FOX Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz posted on X. “Those talks didn’t go far, and Dallas ultimately struck a post-draft deal with the Steelers for George Pickens. Dallas’ search for another receiver was a months-long process.”</p><h2><b>Will George Pickens excel on the Cowboys?</b></h2><p>Bateman recorded 45 catches for 756 yards and nine touchdowns in 17 games for the Baltimore Ravens last season. He poses a downfield threat in the passing game, as evidenced by his 16.8 yards per reception, which clearly appealed to Jerry Jones and company. Additionally, the 2019 Big Ten Receiver of the Year is under contract through the 2026-27 campaign.</p><p>The same cannot be said for Pickens, who is currently slated to enter free agency after next season. He does come with a higher ceiling, however. The 24-year-old out of Georgia eclipsed 1,100 receiving yards in his second NFL campaign and could have potentially done so again if he did not miss three games in 2024 with a hamstring injury. At 6-foot-3, Pickens has the size to serve as a lethal weapon in the Cowboys’ offense <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-news-george-pickens-vocal-joining-forces-with-ceedee-lamb">alongside 2023 All-Pro CeeDee Lamb</a>.</p><p>He has to keep his emotions in check, though. The national champion has visibly showed his frustrations multiple times, creating needless distractions that this squad cannot endure right now. But it is important to remember one thing. Both he and Dallas are desperate for this union to work.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-news-george-pickens-reacts-steelers-trade-dak-prescott">Cowboys ultimately landed on George Pickens</a>, prioritizing ability over the other risks that could stand in the way. If successful, this trade could hugely benefit everyone involved.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
76.8	1290.5	15.4	22

2024 SEASON STATS
RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
76.8	1290.5	15.4	22

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