Anquan Boldin was shocked to learn of Monday's agreed upon trade that will send him from the Baltimore Ravens to the San Francisco 49ers.

Boldin has been in Africa on a charity mission.

"You know, for me, it was an initial shock because I had no clue that I was going to be traded," Boldin said.

"... It was shocking at first ... but I mean it, for me it is also a good thing. ... When I look at the organization and what they're about ... and as a football team, the talent that they have ... I think it's good, a good place for me to be."