Ravens receiver Rashod Bateman named possible Chiefs trade target
The gist
Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman drew trade interest from the Chiefs before the Nov. 10 deadline.
His legal case and a thin receiving role shape what happens next.
How it unfolded
- Jun 3, 2026According to a Monroe County Police Department incident report, a woman told police she was awakened around 3:30 a.m. by Bateman and an argument ensued about her past, with him later calling her a "liar".
- Jun 2026Bateman was arrested and faces three charges, including family violence, after allegedly breaking the windshield of a car carrying his 3-month-old daughter and her mother, according to court documents.
- Aug 21, 2026The Athletic obtained court documents showing Bateman, 26, charged with battery-family violence (first offense), reckless conduct and first-degree criminal damage to property; he was released on $8,000 bond with a no-contact order later modified to "no violent contact" with the woman's approval.
Key terms
- NFL Draft
- Selections in the NFL's annual player draft, which teams can use to choose players or trade.
- personal conduct policy
- A league rule governing players' off-field behavior and public image, allowing discipline for violations.
Source: Wikipedia