Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday that Bateman (foot) is "right on schedule" in his rehab process and "chomping at the bit" to practice.
Harbaugh suggested trainers have been holding Bateman back from full participation during the first week of OTAs, six months after he had surgery to address a season-ending Lisfranc injury. The 2021 first-round pick will be more than eight months past the surgery when training camp starts and will face target competition from newcomers Odell Beckham and Zay Flowers in an offense that's expected to more receiver-friendly under new coordinator Todd Monken.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Participating in OTAs
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Bateman (foot) took the field Monday for Baltimore's first OTA, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.
Coming back from Lisfranc surgery in November, the 23-year-old wideout resumed running in April and was working out with new teammate Odell Beckham in mid-May. While he may have limitations this spring given the serious nature of last year's injury, Bateman seems to be on track for Week 1 in a new-look Ravens offense with OC Todd Monken calling the shots and Beckham and rookie first-round pick Zay Flowers competing for WR snaps and targets.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Resumes running
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Bateman (foot) recently resumed running, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said March 27 that Bateman was doing well and would be ready to resume running in three weeks. The wide receiver confirmed he met that prediction in an Instagram post Wednesday, which seemingly keeps him on track to meet Harbaugh's expectation of being "healthier than ever" by the time the season starts. Bateman does figure to be absent or limited throughout the offseason program as the team slowly brings him back from last year's season-ending Lisfranc surgery in November. The 2021 first-rounder enters his third season with bit more competition for targets after the Ravens signed Odell Beckham Jr., though there may also be more passes to go around with Todd Monken replacing Greg Roman as offensive coordinator. The biggest question, of course, is whether Bateman and Beckham end up catching passes from Lamar Jackson or another quarterback, as Jackson still hasn't signed his franchise tag and requested a trade back in March.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Continues to progress
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While speaking with reporters at the NFL's Annual League Meeting, coach John Harbaugh relayed Monday that Bateman (foot) is "healthy and going to be running in three weeks."
The wideout, who last saw game action Week 8 of the 2022 regular season, continues to move past surgery to address a Lisfranc foot injury, with Harbaugh expressing confidence that Bateman will be "ready to roll" and "healthier than ever" as the coming season approaches. Once the 2021 first-rounder retakes the field, he'll reclaim his starting role in a Baltimore wideout corps that also includes Devin Duvernay (foot) and free-agent newcomer Nelson Agholor. At this stage, however, it remains to be seen how the team's QB situation plays out, with Lamar Jackson, who the Ravens have placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on, having indicated Monday that he requested a trade earlier this month.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Making progress with foot injury
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Coach John Harbaugh indicated Thursday that Bateman (foot) should be able to run at full speed "really soon," Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Bateman, who is bouncing back from surgery to address a Lisfranc foot injury, last saw game action Week 8 of the 2022 regular season, but it sounds like the 2021 first-rounder will be ready to go once the Ravens next take the field. Prior to being placed on IR, Bateman caught 15 of his 28 targets for 285 yards and two TDs in six games. Provided he avoids any setbacks ahead of the 2023 campaign, the 6-foot-1, 197-pounder should reclaim his starting slot in what figures to be a retooled Baltimore wideout corps.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Officially on IR
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The Ravens have placed Bateman (foot) on injured reserve, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.
With Bateman out for the season with a Lisfranc foot injury that will be surgically repaired, the Ravens will proceed with a wideout corps now led by Devin Duvernay that also includes Demarcus Robinson (groin), James Proche, Tylan Wallace, DeSean Jackson and Binjimen Victor.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Done for the season
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Head coach John Harbaugh said Thursday that Bateman will undergo season-ending surgery to address a Lisfranc injury to his left foot, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
With Bateman done for the season, Devin Duvernay now profiles as the Ravens' top wideout, with Demarcus Robinson, James Proche and Tylan Wallace in the mix for added snaps in the coming weeks. Bateman finishes his sophomore campaign with15 receptions for 285 yards and two touchdowns on 28 targets across six appearances.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Slated to miss time
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Bateman is in line to miss time with a foot injury, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
The foot injury that Bateman suffered this past Thursday against the Buccaneers ended up being more serious than initially thought, with coach John Harbaugh noting Monday that "It looks like it's going to be a few weeks" for the wideout. In Bateman's looming absence, added snaps will be available for Demarcus Robinson and James Proche alongside Devin Duvernay.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Aggravates foot injury
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Bateman aggravated his foot injury in Thursday's 27-22 win over the Buccaneers, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Bateman was questionable leading up to the Ravens' Week 8 matchup with a foot injury that has nagged him for the past three weeks. He managed to suit up but was minimally involved before being formally ruled out midway through the third quarter. It's unclear if Bateman may be forced to miss additional time, though he'll have nine days until Baltimore's Week 9 matchup against the Saints.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Out after playing minimally
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Bateman was ruled out of Thursday's game against the Buccaneers with a foot injury.
Bateman was questionable heading into Thursday's game after practicing fully Wednesday. However, he was on the field minimally throughout the first half and was targeted only once prior to being ruled out midway through the third quarter. The Ravens are also without Mark Andrews (shoulder), which has left Demarcus Robinson, Isaiah Likely, Devin Duvernay and James Proche as the team's primary pass catchers.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Listed as active Thursday
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Bateman (foot) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Buccaneers.
Bateman, who was a non-participant in Tuesday's practice before being listed as a full participant Wednesday, approached the contest listed as questionable, but he'll be available Thursday and is in line to see his share of Week 8 targets from QB Lamar Jackson alongside fellow WR Devin Duvernay. In his return to action from a two-game absence in this past Sunday's 23-20 win over the Browns, Bateman started and was on the field for 36 of a possible 64 snaps en route to catching four of his team-high five targets for 42 yards.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Expected to play Thursday
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Bateman (foot) is expected to play Thursday night against the Buccaneers, barring any pregame setbacks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The same goes for TE Mark Andrews (knee) and RB Gus Edwards (knee), with the trio having been listed as questionable for the contest by the Ravens. Confirmation of the three player's Week 8 statuses is slated to arrive when inactives are posted ahead of Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Hopeful to play Thursday
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Bateman (foot) is hopeful that he'll be able to play Thursday night against the Buccaneers, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
Though listed as a full participant on Wednesday's injury report, the Ravens listed Bateman as questionable for the contest. Official confirmation of the wideout's Week 8 status will arrive once the team's inactives are posted ahead of Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, but if available, Bateman would be in line to continue to start alongside fellow WR Devin Duvernay.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Questionable, despite full practice
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Bateman (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game in Tampa Bay, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Bateman went from not listed on the injury report Monday to a non-participant Tuesday to a full practice participation Wednesday. That final development puts him on the right side of the questionable tag, with confirmation on his status to arrive about 90 minutes before the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff Thursday. With tight end Mark Andrews (knee) also listed as questionable after not practicing at all this week, Bateman could be tasked with a larger-than-usual share of Baltimore's targets against a Tampa Bay defense that's missing four of its top six players in the secondary.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: DNP due to foot injury
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Bateman didn't practice Tuesday due to a foot injury.
Bateman was sidelined Weeks 5 and 6 as a result of a foot issue, so the Ravens may have simply given him a maintenance day in the wake of hauling in four of five targets for 42 yards in his return to action this past Sunday against the Browns. Wednesday's practice report will clarify his status heading into Thursday's road matchup with the Buccaneers.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Not spotted at practice Tuesday
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Bateman wasn't spotted during the portion of Tuesday's practice open to the media, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reprots.
The specifics of Bateman's absence are not yet clear, but it's a concerning development with the Ravens on a short week. The wideout returned to action in Week 7 following a two-game absence due to a foot injury and caught four of five targets for 42 yards -- all team highs. Bateman's availability for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers should become clearer when Baltimore releases its first official injury report of the week.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Four catches in win
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Bateman (foot) brought in four of five targets for 42 yards in the Ravens' 23-20 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Bateman led the Ravens in receptions in his return from a two-game absence due to a foot injury, and he also shared the team lead in receiving yardage with Devin Duvernay. Now that the second-year wideout seems to be back to full health, he'll aim to make a bigger impact in a Week 8 Thursday night road showdown against the Buccaneers.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Expected to return Week 7
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Bateman (foot) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Bateman and Mark Andrews (knee), both officially listed as questionable, are expected to be available for Sunday's divisional matchup against Cleveland. Bateman is coming off back-to-back absences due to a left foot sprain. The 2021 first-round pick's status still may come down to the wire ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, as Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports that the wideout said Friday the final decision will be left to coach John Harbaugh.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Status in question for Sunday
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Bateman (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.
After missing the Ravens' last two contests due to a left foot sprain, Bateman was able to get back on the field this week and maintain limited showings at practice, setting him up for his first appearance since Week 4. Having said that, he told Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com on Friday that his availability this weekend is a "coach Harbs" decision, referring to John Harbaugh. As a result, Bateman's status likely won't be confirmed until 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Returns to limited practice
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Bateman (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Bateman was back on the practice field for the first time since suffering a left foot sprain Week 4, giving him a chance to play this Sunday against the Browns. A return to full participation Thursday or Friday would put him on track to play this weekend.
