Ravens GM: No Timeline for NFL's Bateman Probe; Kicker Job in Question

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said Wednesday the team is awaiting the NFL's findings on receiver Rashod Bateman's arrest, with no timeline given. Bateman was arrested in Georgia on charges including felony criminal damage to property. DeCosta also addressed the team's shaky kicking situation and expressed optimism about extending quarterback Lamar Jackson's contract.

Bateman's June arrest in Georgia stems from two misdemeanor charges—family violence battery and reckless conduct—along with a felony count of criminal damage to property. The Ravens notified the league immediately, but DeCosta acknowledged the organization has no sense of when the NFL's investigation will conclude, leaving the receiver's status for the upcoming season uncertain.

Baltimore's kicking competition has tightened after Tyler Loop converted just four of seven field goal attempts during the preseason, prompting the team to add Jake Moody to the practice squad as a challenger. DeCosta also expressed continued hope for a Lamar Jackson extension, though the quarterback's restructured deal still carries two seasons. Meanwhile, defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike's absence from injured reserve suggests a possible return within the first month after missing most of last year with a neck injury.