Rashod Bateman received a vote of confidence from head coach John Harbaugh and a new multi-year contract extension, demonstrating the Ravens’ commitment to the former All-American wide receiver. After facing rumors about his fifth-year option and the possibility of being traded, Bateman expressed gratitude for the organization’s belief in him as a player following a recent OTA practice.
In an interview after Tuesday’s OTAs practice, Bateman admitted, “I didn’t know if I was going to be here, get traded, or anything. That extension definitely came out of nowhere.” He continued, “I’m blessed, for sure. I did not see them doing that, but it shows that they believe in my work, my ethic, and the team believes in me. I love playing here. I love this organization. I love the fans. I feel like I still have a lot to do, so it was a no-brainer for me, for sure.”
Bateman’s first three NFL seasons have been plagued by injuries, including a hernia and foot injuries that caused him to miss 16 games in his first two seasons. Despite this, he has averaged 389 receiving yards per season and scored four touchdowns. With Derrick Henry on the roster drawing attention from defenses, Bateman could be poised for a breakout campaign. The original version of this story appeared on Ravens Wire.
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