Ravens WR depth chart: Where Rashod Bateman fits after extension
The Baltimore Ravens have always been a franchise known for defense.
Nowadays, they are a great all-around team that possesses one of the top-scoring offenses in the NFL. The Ravens are a team that promises to beat opponents in a variety of ways, exchanging ground-and-pound for an all-out attack.
The running back room features the bruising, punishing Derrick Henry. The tight end room features the steady duo of Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely. The quarterback room features the two-time league MVP and dual-threat Lamar Jackson.
It's about time the receiver room has caught up.
Zay Flowers is the headliner, but he'll keep his running mate, Rashod Bateman, going forward after the fifth-year receiver inked a three-year, $36.75 million extension. After adding DeAndre Hopkins to the fold, the Ravens are a terrifying bunch for opposing defenses to match up with.
Here's a look at the receiver depth chart in Baltimore as minicamp and training camp approach.
Ravens WR depth chart
Flowers is the unquestioned receiver atop the depth chart in Baltimore, but this is a deeper room than Ravens fans are used to.
Hopkins joined the group ahead of his age-33 season, signing a one-year deal worth $6 million in free agency. It's the three-time All-Pro's latest attempt at chasing a Super Bowl after he fell short with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024. He was used sparingly in Kansas City last season, something Baltimore will also have the luxury of doing if they choose to.
That is thanks in large part to the presence of Bateman, who is coming off a career year. The 25-year-old should only continue to grow as a player in his fifth season, especially with all the talent around him.
Baltimore has not traditionally been recognized for having a strong receiver corps. However, the combination of Flowers, Bateman and Hopkins creates a formidable trio.
Wallace, Walker and Wester round out the room, for now, bringing plenty of speed to the table.
Anthony Miller, Malik Cunningham, Keith Kirkwood, Dayton Wade, Jahmal Banks, Xavier Guillory are also set to compete for a roster spot in training camp.
While it'll take some time for the roster to be finalized, one thing is for certain – this Ravens' offense will be a challenge to deal with in 2025.