A new trade proposal suggests the San Francisco 49ers could pursue Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman following a reported miss on retaining Jauan Jennings. The 24-year-old Bateman has accumulated 2,435 receiving yards in his NFL career since being drafted by Baltimore in 2021.
The speculative trade pitch, reported by TJ French for Heavy on November 4, 2026, comes as the 49ers evaluate their receiver depth chart. Bateman, who caught a pass in overtime during the Ravens' October 11 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, represents a potential upgrade with his combination of size and route-running ability.
Jennings, who emerged as a reliable target for San Francisco, reportedly drew interest from other teams in free agency. The 49ers' front office appears to be exploring contingency plans at the position, with Bateman's name surfacing as a player who could be available if Baltimore decides to reshape its receiving corps.
Any potential deal would require negotiation between the NFC West and AFC North clubs, with compensation likely involving draft capital given Bateman's age and production trajectory.
