Ravens rookie WR Rashod Bateman (groin) to have surgery

Rashod Bateman’s soft-tissue injury is going to require surgery.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh told reporters Bateman will undergo an operation on his groin, sidelining him until sometime in September.

Harbaugh was intentionally vague about Bateman’s injury on Wednesday, calling it a “soft-tissue leg issue” that would cost the rookie “a number of weeks.” With Thursday’s revelation, Harbaugh is offering necessary clarity on the matter.