OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Speaking to reporters for the first time this year, Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins and wide receiver Rashod Bateman each said Wednesday that they're past their offseason issues with the team and are focused on making an impact in the new-look offense.
Dobbins, who ranks second among all NFL running backs with a 5.9-yard rushing average over the past three seasons, missed the team's mandatory minicamp in June and then didn't participate in the first 14 practices of training camp. Asked about his absence, Dobbins paused for a few seconds and swayed side to side before saying, "that's a tough question.