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Baltimore Ravens' Rashod Bateman faces scrutiny over performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 6:52 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Baltimore Ravens' Rashod Bateman faces scrutiny over performance

Summary

Rashod Bateman, the Ravens' WR2, has come under criticism following lackluster performances, including a zero-catch game against the Colts. He was drafted in 2021 and signed through 2029, but his contributions have diminished after a standout 2024 season. Fans are now suggesting a trade for Marvin Harrison Jr., currently struggling with the Cardinals. With injuries to key players, expectations for Bateman to step up have intensified, but his recent performance has left many wanting a change.

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Status Watch

•Bateman signed through 2029 at over $12 million annually.
•Reached career-highs in 2024 but struggled afterward.
•Fans are calling for a trade for Marvin Harrison Jr.
•Bateman caught 0 passes against the Colts in Week 1.
•Injuries to key receivers heighten need for effective play.

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6:52 PMYahoo Sports — The Baltimore Ravens should part ways with Rashod Bateman

What they're saying

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Rashod Bateman, the Ravens’ WR2, who is currently getting paid over $12 million a year through 2029, has to go. He was drafted back in 2021 and had a scouting report as a receiver with good size, good route-running, and good hands. Since being drafted, he has shown flashes of the receiver he could be. […] The post The Baltimore Ravens should part ways with Rashod Bateman appeared first on The Lead.
— Yahoo Sports

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