On Thursday, the Ravens made a surprise splash move by signing wide receiver Rashod Bateman to a new three-year, $36.75 million ($20 million guaranteed) contract extension.
The Baltimore Beatdown staff provide their reactions to this move below.
I am glad to see the Ravens reward Bateman for such a strong breakout season after injuries derailed the promising start to his NFL career. Bateman and Lamar Jackson finally found a connection last season and it was a beautiful sight to see. Bateman vastly outperformed the previous two-year contract extension he signed last offseason, so it is good that Eric DeCosta was able to get out ahead of any potential disgruntlement by giving Bateman a new deal more in line with his production.