Ravens' Rashod Bateman arrested in Georgia for alleged family violence

EAGAN, Minn. — Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is accused of family violence against the mother of his child and was arrested in June in Georgia, according to court records.

Bateman faces three charges from the alleged June 3 incident, including reckless conduct and first-degree criminal damage to property, according to court records. The family violence battery charge is listed as a misdemeanor.

According to a Walton County arrest warrant, Bateman, a Georgia native, is accused of using an object to smash the windshield of the victim’s car, a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB, as well as the driver’s side window. According to police, the victim suffered small lacerations to her face from the glass, and some pieces were still embedded in her face.

Bateman’s 3-month-old daughter was in a car seat in the rear driver’s side seat at the time of the incident, according to the warrant, which noted glass was found in their daughter’s hair and alleged that Bateman used a screwdriver to try to puncture the rear driver’s side tire. The warrant also said the victim had multiple contusions on her face that, according to the victim, were caused during the initial dispute at the couple’s home in Monroe, Ga.

Bateman was released on an $8,000 bond and ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim. He later requested to have that order removed, and with the mother’s approval, a court modified it in July to a “no violent contact” order once Bateman completes a family violence intervention program.

“We are aware of the situation involving Rashod and have been in direct communication with him,” Ravens spokesperson Chad Steele said in a statement. “We notified the league office and have been cooperating throughout the process. As this is a pending legal matter, we will not have further comment.”

NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy said, “The club has been in contact with the league regarding the matter, which is under review.”

Under the league’s personal conduct policy, Bateman could face a six-game suspension without pay, which is the baseline for a first-time offense involving assault, battery, domestic violence, or other forms of family violence, though circumstances can increase or decrease that length. The policy also specifies that a young child’s presence in the vehicle during such an incident is an aggravating factor the league can weigh under the guidelines.

Bateman’s attorney, Noah Hiles, declined to comment, but Bateman’s personal lawyer, Jordan Siev, told The Baltimore Sun via email, “It is unfortunate that a personal family situation has been taken completely out of context for sensational reasons. We will let the court process play out, and the facts will come out at that time.”

If Bateman is suspended or released, it would be a blow to the Ravens’ receiving corps, with an inexperienced crop behind him. Baltimore, a Super Bowl contender, would likely have to add a free agent or trade for help.

A 2021 first-round draft pick from the University of Minnesota, Bateman is entering his sixth season with the Ravens and has been participating in training camp practices this summer. The 26-year-old signed a three-year, $36.75 million contract extension last June for what was his third contract with the team.

His tenure has also been marked by injuries and disappointment.

Bateman has missed 21 games over his first five years because of various injuries, including 11 in 2022 when he underwent season-ending Lisfranc surgery on his left foot. He bounced back with his best season in 2024 with 756 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 45 catches but was nearly traded during the 2025 offseason and regressed significantly last year with only 19 receptions for 224 yards and two scores.

He also missed the final four games of the 2025 regular season with an ankle injury.

Bateman did not participate in mandatory minicamp in mid-June, and though he has been healthy this summer, his training camp has been inconsistent. However, coaches and teammates have been positive about his play. He has likewise said that he is excited about the new offense under coordinator Declan Doyle.

Bateman has not played during the preseason and is not slated to appear in Baltimore’s remaining two games before the season opener next month in Indianapolis against the Colts, though he did play extensively in the Ravens’ two joint practices with the Vikings on Wednesday and Thursday.

Bateman also spoke with reporters Thursday after practice.

“It always feels good,” he said of being on the field against Minnesota. “Obviously, I’ve had some ups and downs in my career, and I’m always grateful and blessed. I thank God every day for allowing me to be on the field consistently. I don’t take it for granted. I’m definitely looking forward to staying healthy and making the plays that I know I can make — [and] that I have made — during my time here with the Ravens.”

Bateman’s agent did not respond to messages seeking comment. TMZ first reported Bateman’s arrest.

The Ravens will play the Vikings in their second preseason game on Saturday afternoon.

When Bateman first spoke to reporters during training camp on Aug. 6, he was enthusiastic about becoming a father and spoke about the impact it had on him.

“It’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” he said. “I love my little girl so much. She’s changed me a lot. Yes, I would definitely say she changed my life for the better.”