The details of the incident, first reported by TMZ, remain sketchy, but documents say the player entering his sixth NFL season allegedly smashed the glass of his girlfriend's car while their three-month-old child was inside.The victim, whose name was not immediately available, told police that Bateman used a blunt object to break the windshield and driver's side windows of her 2021 Mercedes-Benz.NFL PUTS 'INSPIRE CHANGE' AND 'CHOOSE LOVE' ON FIELDS BUT NOT SO AGGRESSIVE ABOUT ITS DOMESTIC ABUSE ISSUESBaltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) celebrates his touchdown scored against the Los Angeles Chargers with wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) during the first half at SoFi Stadium on Nov.25, 2024.
(Gary A.Vasquez-Imagn Images)When the glass shattered, it allegedly caused multiple small lacerations and contusions to the alleged victim’s face.The couple’s child was sitting in a baby seat in the back row.Bateman, 26, was charged with battery-family violence, reckless conduct and first-degree criminal damage to property.
He turned himself in to police immediately following the incident.The incident was not public until TMZ's report on Friday.The Ravens then released a statement about their starting wide receiver.Wide receiver Rashod Bateman #7 of the Baltimore Ravens runs upfield while cornerback Jonathan Jones #31 of the New England Patriots pursues during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
(Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)"We are aware of the situation involving Rashod and have been in direct communication with him," the statement reads."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."It is unclear at what point the Ravens became aware of this incident.
It happened on June 3.The Ravens opened their 2026 training camp the last week of July, with the first day of practice coming on July 29.Bateman was p...