Rashod Bateman
#1 WR,
Ravens
ACTUAL 2022
54 FPTS
RANK:109
2023 SEASON
161 FPTS
RANK:52
AGE
23 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'1'' / 197 lbs
COLLEGE
Minnesota
Lightly used Thursday night
Published: 2024-09-06
Bateman caught two passes for 53 yards on five targets in Thursday's loss to the Chiefs.
Bateman was on the field for 84 percent of the snaps Thursday but finished fourth on the team in targets. The Ravens threw an uncharacteristic 41 times, something that won't happen too often this season in all likelihood, and he still could not draw Lamar Jackson's attention. Bateman being fourth in line for targets is a disappointing start for those believing in a breakout from him this season. However, the Ravens have a more favorable matchup in Week 2 with the Raiders going to Baltimore.
Back on the field
Published: 2024-08-12
Bateman (undisclosed) returned to practice Monday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Bateman, who exited last Monday's practice, didn't play in Friday's preseason opener, but now the wideout is back on the field, he'll have an opportunity to cement his key role in the Ravens' passing attack alongside fellow starting WR Zay Flowers. Assuming he can stay healthy, the 2021 first-rounder could be poised for a breakout effort in 2024 while working as one of QB Lamar Jackson's primary targets.
Expected to be back soon
Published: 2024-08-11
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Sunday that he expects Bateman to return from an undisclosed injury soon, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Bateman appeared to sustain an injury to his midsection during practice last Monday and did not play in Friday's 16-13 preseason loss to the Eagles. Harbaugh said Tuesday that he issue was nothing serious, and it's unlikely that he would have played Friday even if he was healthy, as the rest of Baltimore's first-team offense did not suit up either. Bateman missed 12 regular-season games with a foot injury during his sophomore 2022 campaign, but he missed just one game last season and caught 32 passes for 367 yards and one touchdown across 16 regular-season games.
Practice exit downplayed
Published: 2024-08-06
Coach John Harbaugh noted Tuesday that the unspecified issue which caused Bateman to exit Monday's practice early is nothing serious, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Zrebiec relays that Bateman landed on the ball during Monday's session, which explains why the wideout appeared to be holding his ribs/midsection afterward. In any case, Bateman isn't expected to miss much time and his status for Friday's preseason opener against the Eagles could well hinge on the team's plans regarding whether starters will or won't play in the contest.
Exits practice Monday
Published: 2024-08-05
Bateman appeared to injure his midsection during Monday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Per Brian Wacker of the Baltimore Sun, Bateman walked off with a trainer while appearing to hold his midsection or ribs and then didn't finish Monday's session. For now, consider Bateman day-to-day as Friday's preseason game against the Eagles approaches.
Back in action
Published: 2024-07-31
Bateman (undisclosed) returned to practice Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
An unspecified issue caused Bateman to exit Monday's practice early, but his return to the field Wednesday aligns with coach John Harbaugh's previous assessment that the wideout wasn't dealing with anything major. As the 2024 campaign approaches, Bateman has a chance to see an uptick in production in his fourth year as a pro while working as one of Lamar Jackson's top targets alongside 2023 first-round WR Zay Flowers and star TE Mark Andrews.
Not practicing
Published: 2024-07-30
Bateman (undisclosed) isn't practicing Tuesday, Bo Smolka of Press Box reports.
Bateman will miss at least one practice after taking a hard hit to the torso Monday. Coach John Harbaugh downplayed the severity and suggested it's nothing more than soreness, which means Bateman should be back at practice in the coming days/weeks. The Ravens hinted at Bateman taking over as their No. 2 wide receiver all offseason, and it seems he's still on track for that role ahead of 31-year-old Nelson Agholor and rookie fourth-round pick Devontez Walker.
Monday's practice exit downplayed
Published: 2024-07-29
Coach John Harbaugh indicated that the unspecified issue that forced Bateman out of Monday's practice early is nothing serious, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Per Zrebiec, it looked like Bateman absorbed a hit in the rib/stomach area prior to his exit Monday, but Harbaugh described the wideout's issue as just soreness. With that in mind, consider Bateman, who's poised to play a key role in Baltimore's pass-catching game this season, day-to-day.
Looks good at Monday's practice
Published: 2024-07-23
Bateman turned in an impressive effort during Monday's training camp practice, according to Ryan Mink and Matt Ryan of the Ravens' official site.
Per the report, Bateman recorded a catch Monday while falling to his back, grabbing the ball off his shoelaces in the process. Additionally, the wideout made a few more solid catches during the session, while dealing with rainy conditions. Meanwhile, the 2021 first-rounder drew the praise of head coach John Harbaugh, who noted that the 24-year-old is "expected to be a top receiver in the league for us." As the coming season approaches, Bateman could be poised for a breakout effort, while working as one of QB Lamar Jackson's top targets alongside 2023 first-rounder Zay Flowers.