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Rashod Bateman was hacked on Instagram. His viral rant about the Baltimore Ravens was not real.
The 26-year-old wide receiver set the record straight about the concerning post on social media.
Although he does not know what his NFL future holds, Bateman is grateful for the Ravens and the city of Baltimore. He has not said anything negative about the organization all year so why would he do so now?
Bateman is currently under contract with the Baltimore Ravens through the 2029 season. His contract is not going to expire. This is not a situation where an NFL player is bashing his former team on the way out.
It was a big misunderstanding. Allegedly.
Bateman, selected No. 27 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, has not lived up to expectations during the first five years of his professional career in large part because of injuries. He has made only 149 catches for 2,043 yards and 14 touchdowns while dealing with multiple foot surgeries and soft tissue issues.
And even when he is on the field, critics point to his lack of top-end speed as the root of his inconsistent production. A poor relationship with Lamar Jackson could also be part of the equation.
I don’t know. I am not in the room.
What I do know is that a series of posts hit Rashod Bateman’s Instagram story on late Sunday night. They appeared to show his frustration with the Ravens organization.
The first post featured a clip from practice.
