Bateman (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Per Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com, Bateman was sporting a no-contact jersey during the session, but his presence on the field in any capacity was a promising sign after he was unable to return to Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Browns. If he's able to take contact in practice at some point over the next two days, Bateman should be in good shape to play this weekend against the Bengals.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Practicing Wednesday
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Bateman (shoulder) is taking part in Wednesday's practice, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Bateman sustained a shoulder injury during this past Sunday's loss at Cleveland and wasn't able to return. Head coach Jesse Minter told Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic on Monday that Bateman "should be OK," and the wide receiver's ability to mix into drills only days after the incident indicates he's trending in the right direction. Wednesday's practice report will reveal Bateman's activity level to begin Week 7 prep.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Should be OK after exiting Week 6 loss
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Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said Monday that Bateman (shoulder) "should be OK" after exiting late in the second quarter of Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Browns, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Listed on Ravens injury reports the past two weeks due to a shoulder issue, Bateman appeared to aggravate the injury late in the first half of Sunday's contest. He failed to haul in his lone target while running 11 routes in the game before the injury kept him out for the entire second half. Fortunately for Bateman, he seems to have avoided a major setback, but his practice activity over the next few days will likely determine whether he suits up next Sunday versus the Bengals. It's also worth noting that rookie Ja'Kobi Lane returned to action Sunday and saw five targets from Tyler Huntley.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Won't return Sunday
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Bateman (shoulder) has been ruled out of Sunday's game in Cleveland.
Bateman appears to have aggravated the shoulder injury that bothered him during Week 6 prep. Now that it's confirmed Bateman won't return Sunday, he'll finish the contest with no catches (on one target). Ja'Kobi Lane, Devontez Walker and LaJohntay Wester are the Ravens' available wide receivers behind top option Zay Flowers.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Hurts shoulder in Week 6
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Bateman sustained a shoulder injury during Sunday's game at Cleveland, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Bateman tended to a shoulder injury during Week 6 prep, as he logged an LP/DNP/FP practice regimen. His listing Sunday indicates he aggravated the issue, which has left him questionable to return. Bateman didn't haul in his only target before exiting late in the first half.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Cleared to face Cleveland
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Bateman (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Cleveland.
A full practice Friday erases the concern about Bateman's shoulder injury, whereas QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) still isn't practicing and won't play this week.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Aides Baltimore's comeback vs. Atlanta
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Bateman caught five of six passes for 62 yards during the Ravens' 30-23 overtime win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Bateman ended up leading the Ravens in receiving yards while finishing second in catches and targets to Zay Flowers (eight catches on nine targets). Bateman played a crucial role in Baltimore's come-from-behind victory, with the veteran wide receiver logging catches of 11, seven and 20 yards late in the fourth quarter (all for first downs), with the drive ending on a seven-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Huntley to Devontez Walker. Bateman has a 16-233-1 receiving line on 20 targets over his last four games, but his role on offense would likely decrease once rookie third-round wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) returns from injured reserve, which could happen as soon as Week 7 against the Browns on Oct. 18.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Turns in full practice
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Bateman (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
According to Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore, Bateman was donning a red no-contact jersey during the open portion of Thursday's practice, but he was evidently able to do enough on the field to upgrade to full activity after a limited listing Wednesday. Though Bateman looks like he'll be ready to go for Sunday's game in Atlanta, he could be at the receiving end of passes from Tyler Huntley, who directed the first-team offense for a second straight day Thursday while starting quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) remained sidelined for practice. The Ravens will likely decide on Jackson's status for Sunday following Friday's session.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Sees just two targets in Week 4 win
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Bateman caught both of his targets for 46 yards in Sunday's win over the Titans.
With Zay Flowers getting even closer to 100 percent with his hamstring injury and Mark Andrews and Derrick Henry seeing most of the money opportunities in the red zone, Bateman is left fighting for scraps. His days as a fantasy starter are likely over with Flowers nearing a full-time role. Bateman has five targets over the last two games since Flowers' return.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Plays second fiddle to Flowers
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Bateman caught two of three targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Cowboys.
Bateman finished second on the team in receiving yards behind Zay Flowers, who compiled 84 receiving yards in the latter's return from a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury. Bateman stepped up with seven catches for 88 yards and a touchdown while Flowers was sidelined in Week 2, but Flowers is the clear No. 1 option in Baltimore's wide receiver room, as Bateman was held without a catch when Flowers was active for the season opener. Up next for Bateman and the Ravens will be a Week 4 home game against the Titans.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Week 3 Waiver Priority List
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Bateman stepped up in Week 2 against New Orleans with Zay Flowers (hamstring) and Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) out, with seven catches for 88 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. He now has nine games since 2024 with at least five targets, and he scored at least 15.8 PPR points in seven of them. Flowers is expected to return in Week 3 against Dallas in Brazil, but Lane is on injured reserve. If Flowers remains out, then Bateman is a must-start receiver in all leagues, and he's a potential No. 3 receiver with just Lane sidelined. I would add Bateman for at least 5 percent of your remaining FAAB.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Sleeper WRs
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Bateman did nothing in Week 1 at Indianapolis with one target and no catches, but now Zay Flowers (hamstring) is doubtful for Week 2 against New Orleans and Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) is out. Lamar Jackson should lean on Bateman, who is worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in deeper leagues. He only has eight games in his past two seasons with at least five targets, but he scored at least 15.8 PPR points in six of them. This could be a solid game for Bateman against the Saints at home.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Facing charges after June incident
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Bateman is facing three charges stemming from a domestic incident in June, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
The Ravens released a statement Friday: "We are aware of the situation involving Rashod and have been in direct communication with him. We notified the league office and have been cooperating throughout the process. As this is a pending legal matter, we will not have further comment." The NFL likely won't levy any sort of punishment on Bateman until the legal process plays itself out.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Back at practice Thursday
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Bateman is in full uniform for Thursday's practice.
Bateman didn't take part in either of the Ravens' last two practices, but the team didn't disclose whether his absences were injury-related or part of a planned maintenance plan. Either way, Bateman will be back on the field Thursday, but it's unclear if the Ravens intend to have him suit up in Saturday's preseason opener versus the Eagles. While Bateman projects to head into Week 1 as a starter alongside No. 1 wideout Zay Flowers, rookie third-round pick Ja'Kobi Lane has generated considerable buzz during camp and could be a threat to poach reps in two-receiver sets as the season unfolds.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Missing practice for second straight day
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Bateman is absent from practice Wednesday for a second straight day, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
No injury has been reported, so it is possible that Bateman's absence is related to a personal matter. With Baltimore's preseason opener coming up this Saturday against Philadelphia, the coaching staff may soon have an update on Bateman's status.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Heads into Year 6 with Ravens
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As the coming season approaches, Bateman is projected to start at WR for the Ravens alongside Zay Flowers, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.
Bateman is coming off a 2025 regular season in which his production was hampered by injuries and tapered off to 19 catches (on 38 targets) for 224 yards and two TDs in 13 games. Assuming improved health this year, the 2021 first-rounder -- who recorded a 45-756-9 receiving line in 17 regular-season contests in 2024 -- is a bounce-back candidate in new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle's attack. Next in line on Baltimore's WR depth chart beyond Flowers and Bateman are returnees Devontez Walker and LaJohntay Wester, as well as rookie draftees Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Questionable, expected to play
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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 said he expects the starting wideout to be cleared for Week 18, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
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 return 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 he's healthy. Across his last five regular-season appearances, Bateman has compiled just four catches for 40 scoreless receiving yards on nine targets.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Misses practice with illness
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Bateman missed Wednesday's practice with an illness.
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.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Logs full practice
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Bateman (ankle) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.
Bateman is thus set to return for Sunday's matchup with New England after missing the Week 15 win at Cincinnati. His availability leaves less playing time for fellow wideouts DeAndre Hopkins and Devontez Walker, neither of whom has done much with Bateman bothered by various injuries in the second half of the season.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Back at practice
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Bateman (ankle) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Bateman will likely be limited Wednesday, but it's encouraging to see him back on the practice field after he missed Baltimore's win over the Bengals in Week 15. He was added to the injury report as limited last Thursday then missed practice entirely Friday. Bateman's production has been disappointing in 2025, as across 11 regular-season appearances he's tallied just 18 catches for 217 yards and two scores on 36 targets.
