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Ravens' Bateman Fined $25K for Verbal Abuse of Official

11/9/2025

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Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, was fined $25,154 for verbal abuse of an official after a pass play against the Miami Dolphins.
The punishment raised questions about consistency, as Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks faced no penalties for similar remarks.
The NFL also fined other players for various infractions, highlighting ongoing disciplinary actions.
Bateman acknowledged the fine and offered no public apology.

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Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, was fined $25,154 for verbal abuse of an official after a pass play against the Miami Dolphins.
The punishment raised questions about consistency, as Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks faced no penalties for similar remarks.
The NFL also fined other players for various infractions, highlighting ongoing disciplinary actions.
Bateman acknowledged the fine and offered no public apology.