Instant analysis of the Ravens' contract extension for WR Rashod Bateman

Here's what The Baltimore Sun sports staff had to say immediately after wide receiver Rashod Bateman signed an extension with the Ravens through the 2026 season on Wednesday before Thursday night's NFL draft. Brian Wacker, reporter: Giving Bateman an extension is a calculated but risky move. In three years in Baltimore, he's had just one fully healthy season, which came last year when he had 32 catches for 367 yards and only one touchdown. There's no denying Bateman's talent — he's a fluid and fast route runner with excellent hands who can take the top off defenses.