The Baltimore Ravens know how important it is to keep your star QB happy in the NFL. When you have a two-time MVP under center like Lamar Jackson, feeding him good weapons is a no-brainer. That’s why they’ve just extended one of the most reliable receivers they’ve had in the last few years.
NFL media’s Mike Garafolo reported that the AFC North champions signed WR Rashod Bateman to a three-year contract extension. This guarantees Bateman $20m and a contract up to $36.75m total. This is massive for the Ravens who, once again, fell just short in the playoffs.
Now, Bateman is staying for the next three years. This way, Baltimore ensures that Lamar Jackson will have a familiar, reliable weapon for years to come. At just 25 years old, Bateman has improved his numbers massively in the last thre