Niners Nation on Rashod Bateman

Article3 new trade targets for the 49ers at receiver
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With Baltimore looking at a lost season with the potential season-ending injury to Lamar Jackson, the Ravens have to consider moving players for draft capital... With only 19 catches this season, Bateman is an afterthought in the Ravens' offense... Perfect low-risk, high-reward move at the deadline.
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Bateman's low catch volume and Ravens' lost season make him a low-risk, high-reward trade target.

With Baltimore facing a lost season due to Lamar Jackson's potential season-ending injury, Bateman is an afterthought in the Ravens' offense despite a three-year, $36.75 million extension ($16.5 million guaranteed at signing, $3.5 million additional guaranteed). He has only 19 catches this season. Separation metrics show 1.42 score against man coverage (25th in NFL) and 1.79 against zone. The source calls this a 'perfect low-risk, high-reward move at the deadline' for the 49ers, implying undervalued trade target status.

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