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Reports: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson sits out practice

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not participate in practice on Wednesday, multiple media outlets reported.

Jackson absorbed several hard hits but finished Sunday’s 27-19 victory against the Minnesota Vikings.

He previously missed three games with a hamstring injury, replaced by Cooper Rush for two starts and Tyler Huntley for the other.

The two-time NFL MVP wasn’t the only member of the Ravens to sit out Wednesday. Wide receiver Rashod Bateman (ankle), running back Justice Hill (undisclosed), cornerback Marlon Humphrey (finger) and linebacker Jay Higgins (knee) also sat out the session.

The Ravens (4-5) have won three in a row heading into Sunday’s game against the host Cleveland Browns (2-7).

Jackson has completed 70.1% of his passes for 1,249 yards with 15 touchdowns and one interception in six starts this season. He has rushed for 216 yards and one score.

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NFL levies fines against Rashod Bateman, Josh Allen, George Pickens, others

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Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has been fined $25,154 for comments made during Baltimore’s Thursday night 28-6 win over the Miami Dolphins a week ago, joining several NFL players in receiving fines from the NFL on Saturday.

Bateman was cited for verbal abuse of an official.

In addition to Bateman, the league handed down $13,888 fines for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and wide receiver Elijah Moore for their celebration against the Kansas City Chiefs, a $17,389 fine to Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens for unsportsmanlike conduct (against the Arizona Cardinals), and also levied fines to Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Travon Walker, and Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones.

Al-Shaair was hit for $17,389 for unnecessary roughness (hit on a defenseless player) against the Denver Broncos. Walker was docked $12,172 for unnecessary roughness against the Las Vegas Raiders. Jones was tagged for $23,186 for unnecessary roughness (use of helmet) against the Detroit Lions.

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Jan 4, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) high fives fast before the game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Ravens sign WR Rashod Bateman to contract extension

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The Baltimore Ravens announced a contract extension with wide receiver Rashod Bateman on Thursday.

Terms were not disclosed but multiple reports indicate it’s a three-year, $36.75 million deal with $20 million guaranteed.

Bateman, a first-round pick in 2021, posted a career-high 756 receiving yards and nine touchdowns last season.

Bateman, 25, has 138 catches for 1,923 yards and 13 scores in 51 career games (35 starts) for the Ravens.

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Dec 15, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Giants safety Dane Belton (24) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman wearing a walking boot

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman was seen wearing a walking boot in the locker room and did not participate in practice on Thursday.

Bateman was limited in practice on Wednesday, three days after reeling in a pair of touchdown receptions in Baltimore’s 35-14 victory over the New York Giants.

Also on Thursday, fellow wideout Nelson Agholor worked out on a side field as he deals with the lingering effects of a concussion.

The Ravens (9-5) could be shorthanded among the receiver ranks when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4) on Saturday.

Bateman, 25, has 38 catches for 654 yards and seven touchdowns in 14 games this season. His receiving yardage total trails only Zay Flowers (916) on the team, while his TD catches are one shy of tight end Mark Andrews (eight).

Agholor, 31, has 14 receptions for 231 yards and two scores in 14 games this season.

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Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) runs after the catch during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman agrees to 3-year extension

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman on Wednesday agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2026 season.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

“We are pleased to announce that we have extended Rashod Bateman’s contract through the 2026 season,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said. “Congratulations to ‘Bate’ and his family. This is a good day for the Ravens.”

Bateman, 24, had 32 catches for 367 yards and one touchdown in 16 games (12 starts) last season.

He has 93 catches for 1,167 yards and four touchdowns in 34 career games (21 starts) since being selected by the Ravens with the 27th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Jul 27, 2022; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) speaks with the media after day one of training camp at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman to GM: ‘Stop pointing the finger at us’

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman blasted general manager Eric DeCosta’s self-assessment that he hasn’t fared well at the position in recent drafts.

“If I had an answer, that would probably mean I would have some better receivers. … We’re gonna keep swinging,” DeCosta said on Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

“There have been some guys that have been successful players for us that were draft picks. We’ve never really hit on that All-Pro type of guy, which is disappointing, but it’s not for a lack of effort. … It’s one of those anomalies that I really can’t explain, other than to say that we’re not going to stop trying.”

That answer didn’t sit well with Bateman, who took to Twitter on Thursday before later deleting the tweet.

“How bout you play to your player’s strength and & stop pointing the finger at us and #8 (quarterback Lamar Jackson) … blame the one you let do this … we take heat 24/7,” Bateman wrote. “And keep us healthy … care about US & see what happen..ain’t no promises tho … tired of y’all lyin and capn on players for no reason.”

Injuries have played a role in the first two NFL seasons for Bateman, who was selected by the Ravens with the 27th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. He had 46 catches for 515 yards and one touchdown in 12 games during his rookie season, and 15 receptions for 285 yards and two scores in 2022.

Tight end Mark Andrews led the Ravens in catches (73), receiving yards (847) and touchdown receptions (five) last season. Demarcus Robinson led the team’s wide receivers in catches (48) and receiving yards (458), while Devin Duvernay had three touchdowns.

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Rashod Bateman of the Ravens catches a TD pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson in the season opener as the Baltimore Ravens defeated the NY Jets 24-9 on September 11, 2022. The Baltimore Ravens Defeat The Ny Jets In The Seaqson Opener 24 9 On September 11 2022

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (foot) done for season

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Baltimore Ravens second-year wide receiver Rashod Bateman has decided to undergo season-ending surgery to repair a Lisfranc injury in his foot.

“We support him on that and understand what he’s doing,” Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Thursday.

Bateman, 22, ends the season with 15 catches for 285 yards and two touchdowns in six games (five starts). Bateman had 46 catches for 515 yards and a TD in his rookie season of 2021.

Bateman aggravated the injury in Baltimore’s Week 8 game against Tampa Bay. He played just 13 snaps and was ruled out after halftime.

Harbaugh announced earlier this week that Bateman would be sidelined a few weeks, saying that the injury coming out of the Bucs game was more serious than originally thought. Bateman missed two games earlier in the season with the same injury.

The Ravens selected Bateman with the 27th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Sep 25, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) runs with the ball in front of New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (foot) to miss ‘few weeks’

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman will be sidelined “a few weeks” with a foot injury he re-aggravated in last week’s game.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Bateman’s injury is more serious than the team thought coming out of Thursday night’s win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

It was first thought Bateman had tweaked his foot. He missed two games earlier this season with the injury. Bateman was targeted just once in 13 snaps against the Bucs. He was ruled out after halftime.

“Bateman’s a little bit more disappointing in the sense that after the game, they thought it was kind of a tweak, but there was a little more there from a strain standpoint,” Harbaugh said Monday. “… It looks like it’s going to be a few weeks for him. We’ll have more to report on that later in the week.”

Bateman, 22, has 15 catches for 285 yards and two touchdowns in six games (five starts) this season.

All-Pro tight end Mark Andrews is dealing with shoulder and knee issues, but Harbaugh said both are minor. He, too, was ruled out of the rest of the Bucs’ game after playing just 10 snaps.

“Mark Andrews looks like it’s not a major, major thing,” Harbaugh said. “It’s something he’s dealing with … think he’ll be OK.”

Harbaugh said running back Gus Edwards will likely be questionable with a minor hamstring injury for the Week 9 game against New Orleans. The Ravens and Saints play next Monday night.

Finally, Harbaugh said the team would designate linebackers Tyus Bowser and David Ojabo for return from injured reserve this week. Harbaugh expects Bowser to play against the Saints while Ojabo will need more time to recover from his pre-draft Achilles tear.

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Sep 13, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) against the Las Vegas Raiders during Monday Night Football at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens WR Sammy Watkins ruled out vs. Chargers

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Sammy Watkins’ loss apparently will be Rashod Bateman’s gain.

Watkins is going to miss the Baltimore Ravens’ home game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, opening the door for Bateman to make his NFL debut.

After injuring his hamstring in Monday night’s win over the Indianapolis Colts, Watkins missed practice all week and has been ruled out of Sunday’s contest. He is third on the Ravens in both catches (18) and receiving yards (292).

“He could be back next week. He could be back the week after,” coach John Harbaugh said Friday. “It just depends on how quickly the hamstring heals.”

The timing of Watkins’ injury creates an opportunity for Bateman to potentially see action in his first NFL game.

Harbaugh said he would “probably expect” Bateman, the 27th overall pick in this year’s draft, to play against the Chargers. The University of Minnesota product had offseason groin surgery and has spent the last three weeks working his way into game shape.

“I think we’re going to build him into the plan on a week-to-week basis,” offensive coordinator Greg Roman said. “Rashod’s going to have a long and fruitful career. This is just the first step. We will integrate him into the plan when the time is right.”

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May 26, 2021; Owings Mills, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Miles Boykin (80) catches a pass during an OTA at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens activate WR Miles Boykin from IR

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Miles Boykin was activated from injured reserve in advance of Monday night’s game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Boykin, 24, has not played this season because of a hamstring injury that occurred early in training camp. In two seasons, the former third-round draft pick out of Notre Dame, has 32 receptions and 464 yards with seven touchdowns in 32 games (24 starts).

Rookie wide receiver Rashod Bateman, a first-round pick out of Minnesota who has yet to make his NFL debut, is back at practice but will not be activated for Monday’s game. Bateman, 21, has been out after core muscle surgery.

In other moves, the Ravens also activated safety Jordan Richards and offensive tackle Andre Smith from the practice squad. Running back Le’Veon Bell was not activated from the practice squad like he was last week when he had 11 yards on four carries in a 23-7 victory at Denver.

–Field Level Media