Patriots' interest in Ravens WR could mean team isn't done adding help
Patriots' interest in Ravens WR could mean team isn't done adding help
The New England Patriots were reportedly among the teams interested in trading for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman, before he signed a three-year, $36.75 million extension with the Ravens.
That could hint that the Patriots aren't done adding to their wide receivers room, even though they currently have 12 receivers on the roster. Bateman is coming off a career season with the Ravens after recording 45 catches for 756 yards and nine touchdowns last season. He proved to be an impact playmaker, averaging 16.8 yards per catch.
'So this is fascinating. What led to [Bateman's] contract extension was that he was almost traded during this offseason because he went to the Ravens, wanted a new deal," ESPN's Jeremy Fowler said on NFL Live. "They essentially said no, but they gave him permission to seek a trade so he went out on the open market and talked with teams.
"And I was told there were several involved or had interest—[Dallas] Cowboys, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers. So he saw he had a market. The Ravens saw that and said, 'Okay, we'll just pay you instead. We won't trade you.'"
If the Patriots showed interest in Bateman, would they show interest in another wide receiver ahead of the 2025 season? It makes you wonder if they'd consider giving the Washington Commanders a call on veteran wideout Terry McLaurin, who is unhappy with his current deal.
If anything, this proves the Patriots are still looking to be aggressive if the right opportunity presents itself.
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