ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the Baltimore Ravens permitted Rashod Bateman to seek a trade before signing the wide receiver to a new three-year, $36 million contract extension.

The extension continues the organization’s trend of prioritizing deals with its own players. The Ravens signed running back Derrick Henry to a two-year, $30 million extension last month. They’re working on potential extensions with many other players, including quarterback Lamar Jackson, center Tyler Linderbaum and safety Kyle Hamilton.

Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman explored his trade market before signing a three-year contract extension to stay in Baltimore.