Ravens Receiver Rashod Bateman Emerges as Potential Trade Target

Bateman could be on the move to the Giants, 49ers or Rams this offseason

Mar. 8, 2026 at 5:22pm

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The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly open to trading wide receiver Rashod Bateman this offseason, with the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams emerging as potential landing spots for the 26-year-old. Bateman had a down year in 2025 but has shown flashes of dynamic play in his first five NFL seasons.

Why it matters

Bateman's potential departure from the Ravens would create a void in their receiving corps, while the Giants, 49ers and Rams could all benefit from adding the talented wideout to bolster their passing attacks.

The details

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Bateman has "emerged as a potential player on the trade market" for the Ravens. The 2024 season was Bateman's best, when he had 756 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, but his production dropped significantly in 2025 with just 224 yards. With Lamar Jackson's top targets being Zay Flowers and tight end Mark Andrews, Bateman has become the odd man out in Baltimore's offense.

  • Bateman is entering his 6th NFL season in 2026.

The players

Rashod Bateman

A 26-year-old wide receiver who has spent his first five NFL seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.

Lamar Jackson

The Ravens' starting quarterback, who has Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews as his top passing targets.

Wan'Dale Robinson

A wide receiver for the New York Giants who may depart in free agency.

Malik Nabers

A wide receiver for the New York Giants who is recovering from a significant knee injury.

Puka Nacua

A wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams.

Davante Adams

A wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams.

Jauan Jennings

A wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers who may depart in free agency.

Brandon Aiyuk

A wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers whose future with the team is uncertain.

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What they’re saying

“Also, Brown isn't the only receiver potentially available. Baltimore's Rashod Bateman, Los Angeles' Quentin Johnston and Green Bay's Dontayvion Wicks have come up in my talks. Teams have interest in Green Bay's Jayden Reed, but I don't sense the Packers would trade him at this point.”

— Jeremy Fowler, ESPN Reporter

What’s next

The Ravens will need to decide in the coming weeks and months whether they will trade Bateman and, if so, which team will emerge as his new destination.

The takeaway

Bateman's potential trade could have a significant impact on the receiving corps of several NFL teams, as the Giants, 49ers and Rams are all seen as potential landing spots for the talented wideout. His departure from Baltimore would create a void in the Ravens' offense that they would need to address.