Ravens say they are aware of receiver Rashod Bateman's June arrest in Georgia domestic case
The Baltimore Ravens said Friday they are aware of Rashod Bateman's arrest in June in Georgia over a domestic violence incident and have been in contact with their receiver. The Ravens have informed the NFL, and league spokesman Brian McCarthy says the case is under review. According to TMZ, Bateman was arrested after smashing a window of the vehicle being driven by the mother of his child, with…
The Baltimore Ravens have acknowledged receiving information about Rashod Bateman's arrest in June 2024 for a domestic violence incident in Georgia. Bateman, the team's receiver, was reportedly involved in an altercation where he allegedly smashed a window of a vehicle containing his child's mother and her 3-month-old baby. TMZ reported that the incident allegedly occurred around 6 a.m. on June 6.
According to arrest documents, Bateman used an object to break the driver's side window, causing lacerations on the victim's face. Bateman turned himself in to the Walton County sheriff's office the same day, and a court later granted his request to have the no-contact order lifted after his victim consented to further communication.
The Ravens have informed the NFL about the case, which is currently under review. The team stated they would not provide further comment as the matter is a pending legal issue. Bateman's representatives emphasized that the receiver cooperated with authorities and expressed disappointment over the incident being sensationalized. Bateman signed a lucrative three-year contract extension last year, totaling $37 million, following strong performances in 2024.
Despite his career-high marks in 2024, Bateman's production dipped significantly in the previous season, with only 224 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
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