After his best season, wide receiver Rashod Bateman has a new deal.
Bateman has signed a contract extension, the team announced Thursday, after reaching career highs in receiving yards (756) and touchdown catches (nine) in 2024.
"I'm happy to be here, blessed, and fortunate," Bateman said following Thursday's OTA practice. "We've had some good, transparent dialogue throughout this whole process.
"It's kind of how this league works – you get paid if you're doing the right things, on and off the field. It's a respect thing, showing this organization believes in me. I'm definitely hoping to continue that mindset and that work ethic to continue to prove to the coaches that I'm worthy."
"Rashod made a big jump last year and we are excited to watch him this season," General Manager Eric DeCosta said. "He's a young playmaker who is an important piece of our offense. Congratulations to Rashod and his family!"
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Bateman's three-year extension is worth $36.75 million, with $20 million guaranteed.
The 25-year-old Bateman was a consistent big-play weapon in Baltimore's top-ranked offense, averaging 16.8 yards on 45 catches. His career has blossomed after he was hampered by injuries his first two years. The former 2021 first-round pick played every game in 2024 and logged a career-high 766 snaps.
Bateman will be part of a talented Baltimore wide receiver room in 2025 that also features Zay Flowers, coming off a Pro Bowl year, and five-time Pro Bowler DeAndre Hopkins, who was signed in March.
