The Baltimore Ravens are making things clearer at the receiver position by signing Rashod Bateman to a three-year, $15 million extension on Wednesday, less than 48 hours before the 2024 NFL Draft.
Bateman, a 2021 first-round pick, was awaiting a decision on whether the Ravens would pick up his fifth-year option or let him become a free agent following the 2024 season. Instead of going down either of those paths, Bateman and the Ravens agreed to a long-term deal.
The deal will pay Bateman $5 million per year, which is far less than what he would have made with his fifth-year option. The Ravens also weren’t willing to let Bateman enter a contract year, which shows that there is desire to keep him.
