Texans target Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman for trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

The Houston Texans are exploring a trade for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman, who signed a $36.75 million contract this offseason. Following the season-ending ACL injury to Jayden Higgins, the Texans are considering various targets, including Bateman. Although interest has been reported, the Ravens may be hesitant to trade Bateman due to depth concerns at the position after drafting two wide receivers this offseason. A potential deal could free up significant cap space for Baltimore in the coming years, but it may not be feasible without adding another wide receiver first.
- •Rashod Bateman is a $36.75 million wide receiver for the Ravens.
- •The Texans lost Jayden Higgins to a season-ending ACL tear.
- •Houston has initiated exploratory trade calls for wide receivers.
- •The Ravens drafted Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt, impacting Bateman's standing.
- •A trade could save the Ravens significant cap space in future years.
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens rumor reveals $36.75M wide receiver is Texans' trade target
"This expensive wide receiver could be on the move before the season begins.
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