OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens first-round pick Rashod Bateman will have surgery on his groin this week and could miss the start of the season.
"He'll be back from that sometime in September," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said after Thursday's practice. "I think that's pretty good news."
Bateman's surgery likely jeopardizes his availability for the Ravens' season opener on Sept. 13, when they play at the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. Baltimore then hosts the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2 (Sept. 19) before traveling to face the Detroit Lions in Week 3 (Sept.