Rashod Bateman - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Participating in OTAs Bateman (illness) is participating in OTAs this week.

Impact Bateman missed the Ravens' Week 18 regular-season finale last season but is back to 100 percent health four-plus months later. After a career year in 2024, which saw Bateman catch 45 passes for 756 yards and nine touchdowns, the receiver missed four games in 2025 and saw his numbers experience a dramatic decline, even when he was healthy. Bateman finished last season with just 19 catches for 224 yards and two touchdowns on 38 targets. After Baltimore did very little to address the wideout position during the offseason, Bateman will again have a chance to handle WR2 duties behind Zay Flowers.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Has Rashod Bateman Lost His Fantasy Football Relevance for 2026? Rashod Bateman’s 2026 fantasy football outlook is trending downward after an injury-filled season, as the Ravens add more receiving talent o...

MAY 11 • SI.COM

Ravens could dump major headache on old friend amid surprise trade rumors Earlier this offseason, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman found himself in the middle of some off-the-field drama following some...

APRIL 7 • EBONYBIRD.COM

Jesse Minter's faith in unreliable weapon shouldn't alter Ravens' draft plan Despite Jesse Minter's optimistic comments on Rashod Bateman, the Baltimore Ravens' draft strategy should remain clear.

APRIL 1 • EBONYBIRD.COM

News & Notes: Jesse Minter Will Be Aggressive With 'Fourth-Down Weapon' in Lamar Jackson Minter believes Mike Green will have ‘opportunities to impact the game.’ Ravens see a ‘hungry’ Rashod Bateman after disappointing year. Mint...

MARCH 31 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Late for Work: Ravens Will Have Work to Do to Manage 2027 Salary Cap A pundit believes Tyler Loop can make a leap and Rashod Bateman can bounce back in 2026. The Ravens crack the top five in Pro Football Focus...

MARCH 20 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Mailbag: Free Agency Moves Ravens Could Make Before the Draft Will Rashod Bateman thrive in a Declan Doyle offense? Will the Ravens double-dip at tight end? Will the Ravens draft a punter?

MARCH 18 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

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MARCH 3 • FOX SPORTS

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NFL insider shares update on Rashod Bateman's future heading into contract year under Ravens' new OC Declan Doyle The Baltimore Ravens are left with important decisions to their offensive options this offseason.

MARCH 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

3 Rashod Bateman trade destinations that the Ravens must consider The Baltimore Ravens seem likely to trade Rashod Bateman, and these destinations could make sense.

JANUARY 28 • EBONYBIRD.COM

"He was drunk & posted that. Nobody is hacking him": NFL fans rip Rashod Bateman after WR blames hack for controversial posts on Ravens Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman came forward to apologize for the cryptic posts shared online through his social media account.

JANUARY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ravens' $36 million letdown may have played his last snaps for Baltimore Rashod Bateman had an underwhelming season, and the Baltimore Ravens could look to cut bait with him this offseason.

JANUARY 5 • EBONYBIRD.COM

T.J. Watt and Lamar Jackson are active as the Steelers and Ravens face off for the AFC North title

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Ravens rule out WR Rashod Bateman (illness) for Sunday's showdown at Pittsburgh for the division

The Baltimore Ravens have ruled out receiver Rashod Bateman for Sunday night’s game at Pittsburgh that will decide the AFC North title

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Rashod Bateman Ruled Out vs. Steelers Wide receiver Rashod Bateman (illness) has been ruled out and will not be in the lineup for Sunday night’s AFC North championship against th...

JANUARY 3 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Won't play vs. Pittsburgh Bateman (illness) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Head coach John Harbaugh initially expressed optimism Friday that Bateman would be able to play in Sunday's pivotal AFC North tilt, but the fifth-year wideout will end up being sidelined after missing practice all week while battling through an illness. With Bateman sidelined, Lamar Jackson will lean more on Zay Flowers, DeAndre Hopkins, Devontez Walker, Tylan Wallace and tight ends Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely in the passing games. Bateman will end the 2025 regular season with 19 catches (on 39 targets) for 224 yards and two touchdowns across 13 games. He'll aim to progress enough in his recovery to be available for the wild-card round of the AFC playoffs should the Ravens advance with a win over the Steelers on Sunday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable, expected to play Bateman (illness) did not practice Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday night's regular-season finale against the Steelers, though head coach john Harbaugh sa...

Impact Bateman has missed three straight practices due to a lingering ailment, and though Harbaugh has stated that the veteran wideout will likely suit up Week 18, his status may not be made official until roughly 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. Lamar Jackson (back) has been cleared to action for Sunday's divisional matchup, in which the AFC North title will be on the line, but Bateman nonetheless remains a risky bet for production even if healthy. Across his last five regular-season appearances, Bateman has compiled just four catches for 40 scoreless receiving yards on nine targets.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

John Harbaugh Talks 'Big Opportunity' Sunday Night Head Coach John Harbaugh on Sunday night's AFC North Title game against the Steelers, the status of WR Rashod Bateman and CB Marlon Humphrey...

JANUARY 2 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Steelers and Ravens will decide the AFC North title in a high-stakes Week 18 showdown

The 272nd and final game of the NFL's regular season will be for the AFC North title when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Baltimore Ravens

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Not spotted Friday Bateman (illness) is not participating in the early portion of Friday's practice open to the media, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Bateman appears on track to miss all three of Baltimore's practice sessions ahead of Sunday's night's regular-season finale against the Steelers, which will determine the victor of the AFC North title. Given the significance of Sunday's divisional matchup, the Ravens may list Bateman as questionable even if he's indeed unable to practice in any capacity Friday, in order to give him every opportunity to contribute on offense DeAndre Hopkins and Devontez Walker will benefit from increased playing time if Bateman can't go.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lamar Jackson Practicing Again, But Two Starters Still Missing Rashod Bateman (illness) and Kyle Van Noy (quad) are not practicing again on Thursday.

JANUARY 1 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Still not practicing Bateman (illness) wasn't present for practice Thursday, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Bateman missed Wednesday's session, so the wideout now has just one opportunity to participate in practice ahead of Sunday's night's regular-season finale against the Steelers. With the AFC North title on the line, we'd expect Bateman to do anything he can to be available for the contest, but he may need to work fully Friday in order to head into the weekend without an injury designation.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice with illness Bateman missed Wednesday's practice with an illness.

Impact Bateman should have time to recover before Sunday night's game at Pittsburgh. If not, WRs DeAndre Hopkins and Devontez Walker will be the favorites to get more playing time.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lamar Jackson Returns to Practice Wide receivers Rashod Bateman and DeAndre Hopkins were not spotted at the start of practice.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Makes one catch vs Packers Bateman had a seven-yard reception on one target in Saturday's win over the Packers.

Impact Bateman continues to see a healthy snap share (53% in Week 17), but his target share remains limited. He has three catches for 30 yards on seven targets in four games since suffering an ankle injury in Week 10 that cost him two weeks. In fairness, Baltimore only asked Tyler Huntley to throw it 20 times in Saturday's win as it leaned heavily on Derrick Henry and the run game. The leading receiver, Zay Flowers, topped out with four catches for 30 yards. If Lamar Jackson is out or limited for Week 18, there may not be much passing volume to go around for players like Bateman.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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2026 NFL Mock Draft: Edge Rushers Dominate Top 5; Mahomes, Jackson, Allen Get New WRs

T.J. Watt and Lamar Jackson are active as the Steelers and Ravens face off for the AFC North title

Ravens rule out WR Rashod Bateman (illness) for Sunday's showdown at Pittsburgh for the division

Steelers and Ravens will decide the AFC North title in a high-stakes Week 18 showdown