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Ravens plan to pick up Zay Flowers’ fifth-year option, securing him for 2027 at about $27.3 million.
Rashod Bateman’s 2026 cap hit is $6.1 million but rises in following years, fueling trade or extension talks.
Flowers has posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and earned Pro Bowl selections in 2024 and 2025.
Ravens aim to add another receiver to replace DeAndre Hopkins, possibly via draft or a trade for A.J. Brown.
Bateman signed a three-year, $36.75 million extension in 2023 after a career year, then struggled in 2025.
The Ravens’ 2026 focus includes quarterback Lamar Jackson and center Tyler Linderbaum contracts, shaping wider receiver decisions.
Flowers is the clear future at wide receiver for the Ravens, ahead of Bateman in long-term plans.
The article notes a new offense under Declan Doyle could influence Bateman's role and contract decisions.
The Ravens’ receiver strategy includes long-term Flowers extension discussions around $31 million per year.
The team is considering a veteran acquisition, via draft or trade, to strengthen the receiver corps.

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The Ravens may pick up Zay Flowers' fifth-year option, keeping him under team control for 2027.
An extension before the deadline could reduce Flowers' 2027 cap hit.
The option price is described as a “pricy” $27 million for 2027 under typical fifth-year deals.
Lamar Jackson’s contract and Tyler Linderbaum’s status are part of Baltimore’s broader offseason talks.
Graziano’s report hints the Ravens may extend Flowers to ease long-term cap planning.
The option decision will influence Flowers' market value and extension negotiations this offseason.
The article frames Flowers as a player whose contract status is a notable offseason item for Baltimore.
The report is based on ESPN's Dan Graziano’s conversations and analysis.
If extended, Flowers could stay beyond 2027 with a team-friendly deal.
The piece highlights the broader context of the Ravens’ long offseason to-do list.
The source article appeared via The Sporting News and mentions adding The Sporting News as a Preferred Source.

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