Kimberley Martin, Tim Hasselbeck and Lamar Jackson's success this season are the keys to success. (1:55).Is Lamar Jackson required to throw more to diversify the Ravens' offense? (1:55).OWINGS MILLS (Md. Rashod Bateman, the Baltimore Ravens' first-round pick, will undergo surgery to his groin this week. He could be out for the entire season.After Thursday's practice, John Harbaugh, Ravens coach, said that he would be back from it sometime in September. "I think this is pretty good news."Bateman's injury likely affects his availability for Monday Night Football's Ravens season opener, Sept. 13. They play at the Las Vegas Raiders. The Baltimore Ravens will host the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2, September 19, before travelling to Detroit to face the Lions in Week 3, September 26.Bateman, who was expected to be one of Lamar Jackson’s top three wide receivers and make a cut against Marcus Peters in an individual drill, suffered a right groin injury Tuesday. Harbaugh stated Wednesday that Bateman would be out for "a few weeks."Bateman, the No. The 27th overall pick, Bateman was an important offseason addition to the Ravens receiver group, which had the lowest number of catches (137), receiving yard (1,729), and first downs (83) in the NFL.Bateman is the fourth Baltimore wide receiver who has missed multiple practices in the lead up to Saturday's preseason opener against New Orleans Saints. He joins Marquise Brown (hamstring), Miles Boykin and Deon Cain, (undisclosed). Brown, who hasn’t practiced since July 29, is running to the side and seems to be on his way to return.Sammy Watkins and Devin Duvernay are the only healthy wide receivers to have caught passes in the regular season for the Ravens. James Proche is their only other healthy wide receiver. Watkins is also the only receiver with more than 20 career receptions.Bateman did not have any injuries during his three seasons at Minnesota. He played every game in 2018, 2019, and then opted out after five games.Bateman shared Wednesday's Instagram post, "The future looks bright, and this is only a small bump on the road," "My eyes are set to get right back to this team. Please return soon."
