Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has turned himself in to police and faces three domestic violence charges stemming from a June incident. According to documents, Bateman allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend's car while she had their three-month-old child on board. The victim reported that Bateman used a blunt object to break the windshield and driver's side windows of her 2021 Mercedes-Benz.
The incident, which occurred on June 3, is said to have caused multiple small lacerations and contusions to the alleged victim's face. The couple's child was seated in a baby seat in the back row of the vehicle. Bateman, 26, has been charged with battery-family violence, reckless conduct, and first-degree criminal damage to property.
The Ravens have released a statement acknowledging the situation and indicating that they have been in direct communication with Bateman. The team has also notified the league office and is cooperating with the investigation. As the matter is pending, the team will not comment further.
Bateman signed a three-year, $36.75 million contract with the Ravens in June 2025, which includes $20 million in guaranteed money. The contract was negotiated despite a no-contact order being in place between Bateman and the mother of his child. However, the order was later removed after the mother agreed to it.
The NFL has faced scrutiny in the past for its handling of domestic violence incidents, with several high-profile cases occurring during the 2026 offseason. Bateman's legal team has stated that they will let the process play out and allow the facts to come to light at a later time.
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