Among those caught off-guard by Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman receiving a contract extension was Bateman himself. During his first media appearance this offseason, Bateman shared he didn’t expect to be offered a deal as he was uncertain of his future with the Ravens.
“Because for one I didn’t know what was going to happen with me. I didn’t know if I was going to be here, traded or anything,” Bateman said. “So, the extension definitely came out of nowhere. I’m blessed, for sure. I did not see them doing that. But it shows that they believe in me, believe in my work, my [work] ethic.