{"id":178857,"date":"2025-07-03T18:24:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T18:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/178857\/"},"modified":"2025-07-03T18:24:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T18:24:19","slug":"rashod-bateman-speaks-on-potential-cowboys-ravens-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/178857\/","title":{"rendered":"Rashod Bateman Speaks on Potential Cowboys, Ravens Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Baltimore Ravens re-signed wide receiver Rashod Bateman to a three-year extension earlier in the offseason, but that new contract didn\u2019t come without some trade drama. Earlier in the offseason, reports across the league suggested the Dallas Cowboys were trying to trade for the former first-round pick. While nothing came of those talks, Bateman recently discussed the potential move and why he\u2019s happy to be in Baltimore.<\/p>\n

While Rashod Bateman acknowledged that trade talks never got far, he said going to Dallas \u201cwas a possibility,\u201d but one he\u2019s glad never happened. The wide receiver said he always wanted to stay in Baltimore and thanked General Manager Eric DeCosta for keeping him in town.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s the first thing I told [DeCosta]: I don\u2019t want to go anywhere else. \u2018I know you\u2019ve got a lot of stuff to work through and we\u2019ll figure it out when we figure it out,’\u201d Bateman said<\/a>. \u201cIt took time, but it takes time with a lot of people\u2019s contracts. He had a lot of contracts to get done, and maybe more to get done in the future. To be a priority for him in that way is important. He shows he values me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"RavensJan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) makes a catch against Buffalo Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas (31) during the second quarter in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
\nRashod Bateman Speaks on Potential Cowboys, Ravens Trade<\/p>\n

With Rashod Bateman trade talks falling through, the Cowboys ultimately pivoted and acquired George Pickens<\/a> from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Paired with superstar CeeDee Lamb, the talented but troubled Pickens should give quarterback Dak Prescott one of the league\u2019s better receiving duos, provided his off-field issues don\u2019t impact his on-field production.<\/p>\n

Bateman, meanwhile, should be the WR2 opposite Zay Flowers and the third option in the passing attack behind Flowers and tight end Mark Andrews<\/a>. These three, combined with veteran DeAndre Hopkins<\/a> and running back Derrick Henry, should give the Ravens one of the game\u2019s better offensive attacks.<\/p>\n

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