The Baltimore Ravens gave out another contract extension to a key offensive player on Thursday, signing receiver Rashod Bateman through 2029.
The three-year, $36.75 million extension includes $20 million in guarantees, according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because terms hadn’t been announced.
“We’ve kind of been negotiating since the end of the season. It was something that both parties wanted to do, and it just made sense for both of us, and we worked it out,” Bateman said after practice Thursday. “I’m happy to be here, blessed and fortunate. So, keep chasing a Super Bowl.”
The 25-year-old Bateman is coming off his fourth pro season and easily his best. After some injuries early in his career, he played all 17 games in 2024, catching 45 passes for 756 yards and nine touchdowns. His 16.8 yards per reception was the second-highest rate for a player with at least 40 catches.
Last year, Bateman agreed to a two-year extension through 2026, and now the Ravens can keep him around considerably longer.
Earlier this offseason, Baltimore extended running back Derrick Henry, who was entering the final year of his deal, through 2027. The Ravens also re-signed left tackle Ronnie Stanley when he was about to hit free agency.
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Noah Trister, The Associated Press
