NFL receiver, former first-round pick arrested for battery

SportsBaltimore Ravens receiver Rashod Bateman was arrested in June. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)APBy Matt Connolly | mconnolly@pennlive.comBaltimore Ravens receiver Rashod Bateman is facing multiple charges, including family violence battery, for an incident that occurred in June.Bateman is alleged to have smashed the window of his child’s mother’s car while their 3-year-old was inside, according to TMZBateman is accused of using an object to break the windshield and the driver’s side window of the alleged victim’s 2021 Mercedes-Benz.The arrest warrant states that glass shattered, leading to multiple small cuts on the alleged victim’s face, according to TMZ.Bateman surrendered to police later that day, according to the report. The case reportedly remains ongoing.The Baltimore Sun reports that Bateman was charged with family violence battery, reckless conduct and first-degree criminal damage to property.Bateman’s lawyer, Jordan Siev, released a statement to TMZ about the incident.“It is unfortunate that a personal family situation has been taken completely out of context for sensational reasons,” the statement said. “We will let the court process play out and the facts will come out at that time.”The Baltimore Ravens also released a statement to TMZ.“We are aware of the situation involving Rashod and have been in direct communication with him,” the statement said. “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.”Bateman is a former first-round pick out of the University of Minnesota. He was drafted by the Ravens with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The 2019 Big Ten Receiver of the Year, Bateman had his best season in the NFL in 2024 when he caught 45 passes for 756 yards and nine touchdowns.Matt Connolly is a Sports Trending Reporter for PennLive, writing about the NFL, college sports and other topics. He has covered college football and college basketball since 2010 and was on the Clemson beat...